Agriculture
DA expands P20 rice program to more KADIWA centers
The Department of Agriculture (DA) expanded the P20-per-kilo rice program to more KADIWA ng Pangulo centers on Thursday, fulfilling President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s promise to make affordable food accessible to a larger number of Filipinos.
Palay prices continued decline in April
Palay prices declined further in April as the harvest season reached its peak and global rice prices remained lower compared to last year.
DA suspends pork price cap amid low compliance, supply issues
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has temporarily lifted the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for pork to reassess its effectiveness, citing low market compliance and supply-demand imbalances.
Strong chicken pricing, new revenue streams send Vitarich Corp. 1Q net income soaring
Vitarich Corp., a major feed and poultry producer, reported an increase in first-quarter net income to P241.6 million, soaring 389 times from P6.22 million in the same period last year. The surge highlights the company’s resilience and strategic agility amid market supply disruptions.
DA chief wants key agriculture projects fast tracked
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has called on officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to fast-track the implementation of critical projects and ensure the actual disbursement of funds, rather than merely obligating them.
