Agriculture
SRA sugar import plan: A strategic move to stabilize prices and support local farmers
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is set to roll out a new strategy aimed at ensuring stable sugar prices while supporting local farmers, with a draft order that will allow traders to secure preferential allocations for sugar imports in exchange for purchasing locally produced sugar.
Agricultural losses soar to P308M due to severe weather
The agricultural sector has sustained severe setbacks following a series of adverse weather events, with the Department of Agriculture (DA) reporting damage having surged to P307.72 million—a 354.7 percent increase from previous assessments.
NFA needs additional funding for increased rice buffer stock
The National Food Authority (NFA) needs to secure additional funding to cover the increase in the national rice buffer stock mandated under the amended Rice Tariffication Law.
NIA allocates funds for dam projects to boost irrigation, power generation
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has announced funding for the development of three major dam projects to boost agricultural productivity in the country.
U.S. FDA takes coconut off allergen list, boosting PH export potential
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially excluded coconuts from its classification of tree nuts, a decision expected to open up new commercial opportunities for Philippine coconut products.
