Agriculture
Protected farmlands vanish as cities continue to spread
Nearly one out of every three hectares of Philippine farmland converted into buildings and other developments over the past two decades was supposed to be protected, raising fresh concerns that the country is losing valuable food-producing land faster than it can safeguard it, according to a new study led by University of the Philippines researchers.
PCC finds four competition hurdles in vegetable trade
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has identified four structural weaknesses in the highland vegetable industry that continue to squeeze farmers' incomes and prevent lower production costs from translating into cheaper prices for consumers.
PHilMech rolls out rice farm machines as government mechanization drive gains ground
The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) has stepped up the government’s farm modernization efforts, delivering over 1,700 farm machines across the country in the first half of 2026 to boost the productivity, resilience and profitability of local rice farming.
NFA steps up palay purchases as wet-season support prices rise
The Department of Agriculture (DA) confirmed that the National Food Authority (NFA) is expanding its palay procurement efforts to boost the country’s rice buffer stocks.
FTI fast-tracks nationwide food hubs to cut food costs
State-run Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) is ramping up the construction of mega food hubs and regional food terminals across the country, a major logistics push aimed at getting more food from farms to markets faster, cutting waste and bringing down prices for consumers.
