Agriculture
El Niño reducing Magat water level, fishery losses hits P100M
The early effects of El Niño are beginning to bite, with fishery losses in the Magat Dam area swelling to an estimated P100 million as receding water levels trigger fish kills in Ifugao and Isabela.
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.
