Agriculture
FPA files raps vs illegal fertilizer maker in North Cotabato
The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) has filed a criminal complaint against DQB Green Agricultural Products Trading owner Quiara Fabian Baterina for unauthorized fertilizer manufacturing in Makilala, North Cotabato.
Philippine farm output posts 2.9% growth in Q2
Philippine agriculture gathered momentum in the second quarter as all four major farm subsectors expanded, signaling a broader recovery that could bolster food supply and help temper inflation despite persistent climate and animal disease risks.
Private sector urged to boost meat industry resilience
CEBU CITY — Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. called on private businesses to take a bigger role in strengthening the country’s meat sector, saying government and industry must work together to secure food supplies, stabilize prices, and protect public health.
Davao durian shipped to Oman in new trial export
The Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday that 56 boxes of Davao durian, weighing 1.08 metric tons and worth around P183,000 ($3,000), have been sent to Oman. The shipment from Engseng Food Products of Davao City is bound for Jeel Almaaly International in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate.
DA rules out rice import ban to secure buffer stocks amid El Nino threat
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will not ban rice imports for the rest of the year, choosing instead to build up emergency food reserves ahead of expected El Niño weather disruptions.
