Agriculture
Bigger, Better, More: KADIWA Expo 2024 showcases innovation in Philippine agriculture
The highly anticipated KADIWA ng Pangulo Expo 2024 kicks off on Tuesday at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), offering a comprehensive showcase of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s flagship initiative to strengthen market linkages and provide affordable, high-quality food for Filipinos.
Meat imports surge as holiday season winds up
The Philippines has seen a notable increase in meat imports during the first nine months of 2024, with total shipments reaching 1.04 billion kilograms, a 12.6 percent jump from only 923.16 million kilograms in the same period last year.
Seized mackerel shipment to aid typhoon victims, says DA chief
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. has formally requested the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to release 580 metric tons of seized frozen mackerel to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
Palabrica Meets Garcia to discuss Cebu’s hog industry concerns
Department of Agriculture assistant secretary for swine and poultry, Constante Palabrica, recently paid a courtesy visit to Cebu governor Gwendolyn Garcia to discuss critical issues affecting the local swine industry.
DA plans new councils for inclusive agri-policy, tackling climate, resource Issues
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is proposing the creation of consultative councils to strengthen agricultural policy-making and foster collaboration across the sector.
