Agriculture
DA sets sights on making ube the next big export
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is rolling out major policy changes to transform ube (purple yam) from a niche product into a leading global agricultural export, aiming to tap into the rising international demand for natural food ingredients.
DAR frees Bicol farmers from ₱418M debts, grants full land ownership
Over 9,900 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) across the Bicol Region now fully own their farmland and are relieved from more than ₱418 million in unpaid debts, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) announced Thursday.
DA weighs import pause, price cap to protect local rice farmers
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is exploring multiple measures to support local rice growers amid rising imports.
BFAR scales up climate-smart, energy-efficient projects to boost fisheries sustainability
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is prioritizing climate-resilient and energy-efficient initiatives this year to secure the long-term future of the country’s fisheries sector and support local fisherfolk.
DA, DILG launch tax break rules for eligible farm warehouses
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) have issued joint guidelines granting real property tax exemptions to qualified farm storage facilities, to cut operational costs and draw more investments in post-harvest infrastructure.
