Agriculture
DA creates support unit for farm cooperatives
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday announced the creation of the Agricultural Cooperative Enterprise Development Services, essentially a support system designed to strengthen food security and improve farm productivity.
Errant weather damage estimated at P107M
Damage to agriculture resulting from the combined impact of the southwest monsoon and Tropical Storm Ferdie is estimated at P107 million, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).
Agri infrastructure gap may be filled with ODA
The Department of Agriculture is actively seeking additional funding from international development partners to address critical challenges in the agricultural sector and fill large gaps in farm infrastructure due to the lack of significant investments in the past three decades.
PPA notes tardy removal of rice imports at ports
State-run Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) on Wednesday assured the traveling public against congestion at the Manila International Container Terminal and South Harbor and its knock-on effect on shipments, particularly rice, among other impacts.
DA chief projects significant drop in rice prices by January due to tariff reduction
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. on Wednesday projected a gradual easing of rice prices as soon as October as a result of the government decision reducing the tariff on imports.
