Agriculture
Animal feed distribution program launched
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. recently launched a feed distribution initiative to assist duck raisers in Pampanga, a central hub in the duck industry.
Imported rice MSRP only P45/Kilo by end-March
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday announced that the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice will be reduced anew on 31 March to P45 per kilo, following a continued easing in global rice prices.
Metro Pacific leverages technology to grow more veggies with less
Metro Pacific Agro Ventures (MPAV), the agri-food arm of Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), is leading the way in that direction by using technology to revolutionize vegetable farming, distribution, and consumption in the Philippines.
PhilFIDA seeks to arrest abaca production decline
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) has taken steps to reverse the decline in abaca fiber production and reduce imports of the material.
DA tackles challenges to banana exports to Japan
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr., accompanied by a high-level delegation and representatives from the Philippine banana industry, recently met with Japanese importers in Tokyo to address challenges to country’s banana exports in lucrative Japanese market.
