Agriculture
DA turns over farming gear across Zamboanga Peninsula
The Department of Agriculture through the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has distributed P34.66 million worth of specialized deep-sea seaweed farming equipment across the Zamboanga Peninsula, stepping up efforts to raise grower incomes and rebuild the country’s standing in the global seaweed industry.
Nestlé, DA push climate-resilient coffee farming to curb imports
Nestlé Philippines and the Department of Agriculture (DA) are expanding efforts to strengthen climate-resilient coffee production in Northern Mindanao, seeking to protect farmers from El Niño while reducing the country’s reliance on imported beans.
DA eyes ₱10B coffee fund as modernization drive advances
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking a 10-year, P10-billion funding commitment for the Philippine coffee industry, as the government steps up efforts to raise production, improve bean quality and strengthen farmers’ incomes.
DA backs hog raisers with import restrictions and tariff reform support
Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has pledged strong support for Filipino hog raisers suffering from steep financial losses caused by cheap foreign pork and dropping farmgate prices.
DA welcomes $34.1M US grant to develop ube industry
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has welcomed a $34.1-million (approx. ₱2.1-billion) grant from the United States government aimed at boosting the Philippine ube industry and connecting local growers to expanding international food and beverage markets.
