Agriculture
DA eyes P50/kg price cap on imported rice by end-April
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said a price cap on imported rice may be in place by the end of April.
Nueva Ecija farmers test cheaper fertilizer method to cut costs
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is testing a new, lower-cost fertilizer approach to help rice farmers cope with rising input prices.
Solar irrigation brings big savings to CamSur farmers
Farmers in Camarines Sur now have a more affordable and reliable way to water their crops after the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) turned over P332 million worth of solar-powered irrigation systems.
Meat imports surge, led by pork and chicken
Meat imports jumped 22.9 percent in the first two months this year, reaching 292.1 million kilograms, up from 237.7 million kg during the same period in 2025, the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) reported Tuesday.
DA rolls out measures to shield farmers, fisherfolk from soaring food costs
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has rolled out measures to protect farmers, fisherfolk, and consumers from rising food costs caused by higher fuel prices, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said Tuesday.
