Agriculture
DA chief approves import of 1,520 goats, 4,310 sheep
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has approved the importation of 1,520 breeder goats and 4,310 sheep to restock and upgrade local herds, primarily in Mindanao.
DA plans strategic release of NFA rice stocks
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday announced a strategic plan to distribute National Food Authority (NFA) rice stocks in response to a potential food security emergency.
Agriculture struggles: Economic decline in Q4 2024 and full year performance
Agricultural production in the Philippines fell by 2.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024, marking a reversal from the 0.9 percent increase seen in the same period last year.
4Q Agriculture output up 0.6% vs 3Q
In the fourth quarter of 2024, the seasonally adjusted value of production in agriculture and fisheries posted a quarter-on-quarter growth of 0.6 percent. This was due to the increase in the value of crops, livestock, and poultry production.
Tobacco production Up, prices down: NTA forecasts slight growth amid lower demand
The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) has projected a modest 0.4 percent increase in the country’s leaf tobacco production for 2025, reaching 45.58 million kilograms, up from 45.4 million kg in 2024.
