Agriculture
DA chief leads visit to Taiwan demo farm
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. recently visited the demonstration farm of the Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM), which serves as a regional hub for agricultural training, research, and extension services.
Surprise inspection at Marulas Market
A surprise inspection at the New Marulas Public Market early Friday by officials from the Department of Agriculture (DA) and Food Terminal Inc. uncovered significant issues over the implementation of the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) program for both imported rice and local pork.
New cooling tech vs vegetable spoilage seen boosting agriculture in Cagayan Valley
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has introduced the Zero Energy Cooling Chamber (ZEC-C) technology to address the persistent problem of vegetable spoilage, particularly in Cagayan Valley, a major vegetable-producing region.
It’s criteria-based budgeting at DA for agri transformation
The Department of Agriculture (DA), under the leadership of Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr., is embarking on a transformative multi-year budget planning process designed to maximize the impact of its limited resources on the lives and livelihood of farmers and fisherfolk.
DA files charges vs onion importer for violating safety regulations
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has filed a formal complaint against JRA and Pearl Enterprises Inc. for illegally importing 25 metric tons of fresh yellow onions from China, violating food safety and plant quarantine regulations.
