Agriculture
Japan invests in BARMM’s aquaculture future
The Japan government and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have launched a two-year program to strengthen aquaculture and fisheries in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao(BARMM), a region seen as one of the Philippines’ most promising areas for fish production.
President Marcos unveils P63B spending for irrigation
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has earmarked more than P63 billion for irrigation projects in 2026, betting that water infrastructure will be the catalyst for higher farm output and a more resilient rural economy.
NFA goes big with tonner bags for rice warehouses
The National Food Authority (NFA) is planning to use bigger “tonner” bags in storing rice and palay across its warehouses, aiming to improve efficiency in manpower, storage, and handli
DA expands P20 rice program in Metro Manila
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is expanding the rollout of its P20-per-kilo rice program across Metro Manila to make affordable rice more accessible to...
DA sees path to over 3% farm growth this year
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is cautiously optimistic that the farm sector will grow by more than 3 percent in 2026, pointing to improving fundamentals rather than a one-off rebound. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said history shows the target is achievable, with the sector posting above-3 percent growth in eight of the past 20 years, even as risks from weather, pests, and global markets remain.
