Agriculture
NFA buffer stock rises as rice harvest peaks
The National Food Authority (NFA) has significantly increased its rice buffer stock, now equivalent of 7.56 million 50-kilo bags of milled rice, as the summer harvest reaches its peak.
“We cook and eat NFA rice everyday” – Agri chief Tiu-Laurel
The Department of Agriculture (DA) strongly rebuked on Tuesday Vice President Sara Duterte over what it described as a “deeply hurtful” and baseless remark suggesting that the government’s P20-per-kilo rice initiative involves substandard rice fit for animals, not people.
Manila, Seoul strengthen agri-machinery ties with planned KAMIC Hub
The Department of Agriculture (DA) reaffirmed its commitment to the establishment of the Korea Agriculture Machinery Industry Complex (KAMIC) in Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, signaling a significant step forward in the country's agricultural modernization efforts.
Gov’t launches P20 rice pilot in Visayas amid P4.5-B subsidy push
The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Wednesday the launch of a pilot program offering rice at a subsidized price of P20 per kilogram, with implementation starting in the Visayas region.
DA chief unveils P20/kilo rice project; pilot test in Visayas
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday unveiled an initiative that will fulfill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s campaign promise to lower rice prices to P20 per kilo.
