Agriculture
Ban on South Korean pork products lift
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted its years-long ban on the importation of processed pork products from South Korea, helping ease domestic pork supply pressures and signaling a renewed chapter in agricultural trade between the two nations.
DA chief orders fast-track of farmer, fisher support programs
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has ordered the Department of Agriculture (DA) to accelerate the rollout of major support programs for Filipino farmers and fishers, citing their crucial role in ensuring national food security and economic resilience.
Sustainable farming central to PH food security and growth – DA chief
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Sunday said that sustainable farming is essential to ensuring the country's food security and long-term economic resilience, amid mounting threats from climate change, population pressures, and diminishing farmlands.
PH eyes lower US tariffs on coconuts; Poultry imports spark local concerns
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday said the upcoming trade negotiations between the Philippines and the United States will focus on coconut exports and poultry imports, with significant economic implications for local producers.
P20 rice rollout launches in Cebu, signaling broader economic, policy impacts
CEBU CITY—Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. formally launched the administration’s flagship Katuparan ng Pangakong P20 na Bigas (KnP20) program in Cebu on Thursday, aligning with Labor Day celebrations and marking a key milestone in the Marcos administration food subsidy agenda.
