Agriculture
DA optimistic about record palay harvest in 2025
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. is optimistic that the Philippines could set another record for palay production this year, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 's directive to restore the Department of Agriculture (DA) budget for rice production.
DA launches logistics office to boost food security
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched the Agricultural and Fisheries Logistics Office (AFLO) to tackle inefficiencies in the farm-to-market supply chain and ensure food security under a new department order.
DA, San Miguel Foods sign MOU to boost corn farmers’ market access
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and San Miguel Foods inked a partnership to improve market access for Filipino farmers, focusing on the corn industry.
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DA chief appoints key officials to strengthen national agriculture programs
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has designated several Department of Agriculture (DA) officials to lead critical programs aimed at bolstering the country’s rice, livestock, and agricultural sectors.
DA appeals SC ruling allowing commercial fishing in municipal waters
The Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Office of the Solicitor General, has filed a motion for reconsideration with the Supreme Court to reverse a controversial ruling that allows commercial fishing vessels to access municipal waters, traditionally reserved for small-scale fishers under the Fisheries Code. The move comes as the DA warns that the decision could have serious legal and environmental consequences for the fishing industry.
