Agriculture
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.
DA readies P2.9B farm competitiveness fund, initially targets 12 applicants
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is preparing to roll out a P2.9-billion fund intended to help agricultural cooperatives expand production and improve their competitiveness, with the agency initially targeting about 12 applicants.
