Agriculture
DA pushes for better roads, bridges to boost food security
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. will seek an audience with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to discuss improving the country’s road and bridge infrastructure. The goal is to ensure the smooth flow of agricultural goods, lower transport costs, and strengthen food security.
Spot check betrays imported mackerel instead of frozen food stuff
The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) said Thursday that it requested the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to hold the release of 19 container vans at Manila’s South Harbor, after a spot inspection revealed a mis declaration of contents in one of the shipments.
PCA, NCIP boosting livelihood of indigenous coconut farmers
The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) aimed at enhancing the livelihood of indigenous coconut farmers. The collaboration will focus on improving the socio-economic conditions of indigenous cultural communities (ICCs) and indigenous peoples (IPs) involved in coconut farming.
Palay prices fall in January as global prices ease
Palay prices saw a sharp decline in January as global rice prices continued to ease, driven by increased supply and an expected boost in harvests this year due to improved weather conditions.
DA bans FMD-susceptible animal products from Germany
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has issued a temporary ban on the importation of animal products from Germany. This action follows a report from Germany’s Directorate of Animal Health, confirming cases of the foot-and-mouth disease in domestic buffaloes in Brandenburg.
