Agriculture
DA sets up Food Security Task Force to counter global supply threats
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will formally launch a Food Security Task Force on Monday, April 6, in a decisive move to shield the country’s food supply from the impact of escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Fuel price hike hits Benguet farmers; DA rolls out aid
Rising fuel costs are putting pressure on vegetable farmers in Benguet and nearby provinces, increasing transport expenses and threatening incomes and supply, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said.
DA expands P20 rice program in Samar, Leyte
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has expanded its ₱20-per-kilo rice program, “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!”, in Leyte and Samar to help more low-income families access affordable food.
P50/kilo price cap on imported rice set
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced Tuesday that he will soon issue an executive order imposing a P50-per-kilo price cap on imported rice, following a...
DA sends trucks to address Benguet vegetable oversupply
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has deployed 18 trucks to transport excess vegetables from Benguet to major markets, including Metro Manila, following reports of oversupply affecting local farmers.
