Agriculture
DA makes ‘Be RICEponsible’ year-round: Cut rice waste, boost food security
The Department of Agriculture, led by PhilRice, has expanded its Be RICEponsible drive to a year-round call to action, urging Filipinos to avoid rice wastage, buy local produce, and choose healthier rice to strengthen national food security and support farmers.
Luzon dams gain water ahead of El Niño
Luzon’s major dams have gained substantial amounts of water after weeks of torrential rain, giving the country a stronger buffer against the drier conditions that could accompany a potentially strong El Niño.
DA upgrades market early-warning system against farm losses, boosts supply chain resilience
The Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Assistance Service is enhancing its market early-warning system to anticipate supply disruptions, connect farmers with buyers earlier, and stop produce from spoiling or being sold at steep, below-cost prices. The initiative draws on lessons from the Middle East conflict, when the department used emergency procurement to keep agricultural goods moving despite sharp rises in logistics costs.
Philippine hog output rises as farmgate prices plunge
The Philippine hog industry produced more pork in the second quarter, but hog raisers were paid sharply less for it.
Agri damage from habagat, 3 storms hits ₱1.79B
Damage to the agriculture sector from the southwest monsoon (habagat) enhanced by Tropical Cyclones Luis, Maymay, and Neneng has risen to ₱1.79 billion, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported in its 10 a.m. advisory on August 22.
