Agriculture
SRA responds to Mt. Kanlaon eruption, prepares P4M for emergency relief
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has activated its Disaster Response Team in response to the volcanic unrest at Mt. Kanlaon, which erupted on Tuesday morning.
Surge in copra prices bedevil coconut industry
The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) is taking swift action in response to the soaring price of copra, cooking oil, and other coconut-based products, which have escalated since mid-2024.
Temporary ban on Slovakian animal products
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has imposed a temporary ban on the importation of commodities derived from foot and mouth disease (FMD)-susceptible animals, including their products and byproducts, from Slovakia.
Agricultural trade deficit widens amid strong export growth
The Philippines' agricultural sector saw a rise in export revenue in February 2025, totaling USD691.92 million—up 21 percent from the previous year's USD572.32 million.
Agencies promote double dry system to boost rice productivity
The Department of Agriculture (DA), the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) are driving efforts to enhance rice productivity in Marinduque with the adoption of the double dry cropping system.
