Agriculture
DA centralizes farm reform programs under single office
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has created a single project management office (PMO) to oversee two major reform programs funded by the World Bank. The move aims to improve coordination, speed up implementation, and strengthen oversight.
Central Luzon anchors regional farm output in 2025
The Philippine Statistics Authority said the country’s agriculture and fisheries sector produced goods worth P1.79 trillion in 2025 at constant 2018 prices, with Central Luzon emerging as the top contributor.
Possible endemic goby species found in CamSur lake — DA
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said researchers have identified a small goby fish in Lake Bato, Camarines Sur that may be endemic, or found only in that area.
DA formalizes UK poultry imports from bird flu-free zones
The Philippine government has officially allowed poultry imports from areas in the United Kingdom that are free from bird flu, under a new policy issued by the Department of Agriculture.
DA urges more agri truckers to sign up for free toll program
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is calling on more agricultural transporters to register for its free tollway program, aimed at keeping food supply steady and prices low during the ongoing national energy emergency.
