Agriculture
DA highlights tuna industry impact on economy, food security
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday underscored the important role played by the tuna industry in generating investments, creating jobs and ensuring the country’s food security at the start of the 24th National Tuna Congress and Trade Exhibit in this southern city hailed as the tuna capital of the Philippines.
Over 2M hectares of farmland feared ruined by TS Enteng
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday feared the destruction left by Tropical Storm Enteng on 2.18 million hectares (ha) of standing crops, based on local government unit reports as of 31 August 2024.
Farm trade deficit widens in 2Q despite higher farm exports
The Philippines continued to experience a significant agricultural trade deficit in the second quarter of 2024, even as agricultural exports saw a double-digit increase. The deficit widened to USD3.07 billion in the second quarter after a trade gap of USD2.62 billion in the first quarter of the year.
DA revokes license of recidivist importer
The Department of Agriculture on Monday revoked the import license of Manila-based LVM Grains Enterprises for unauthorized importation of agricultural products from Vietnam.
APEC ministers commit to combat food loss and waste
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member-economies have reaffirmed their commitment to food security by, among others, combatting food loss and waste.
