Agriculture
US awards $34.1M to expand Philippine ube industry
The US has awarded USD34.1 million to strengthen the Philippines’ ube industry, with more than 12,500 Filipino farmers expected to benefit over five years as international demand grows for the purple yam used in food and beverage products.
Budget watchdog participation welcomed in gov’t road projects
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has formally welcomed the support of budget monitoring group People’s Budget Coalition (PBC) in overseeing the implementation of the government’s farm-to-market road (FMR) projects, citing enhanced accountability, proper use of public funds, and stronger rural development as key benefits.
Dry spell escalates agri losses to P8.57 billion
Rising temperatures and widespread dry spells caused by the ongoing El Niño have pushed initial agricultural losses in the Philippines to P8.57 billion, marking a nearly 25 percent increase from the P6.87 billion reported late last month.
PH ships 32,000 young coconuts to Liberia, opening new African markets
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Davao-based Abante Agri-Products Philippines Inc. have shipped 32,000 fresh young coconuts (buko) to Monrovia, Liberia, marking a milestone that could unlock new West African export opportunities for Philippine agriculture.
DA asks Senate to back P198.4-B 2027 budget to protect farmers, secure food
The Department of Agriculture is urging lawmakers to approve its P198.4-billion proposed 2027 budget, noting farmers and fisherfolk now face rising costs, climate risks, and global economic pressures.
