Agriculture
Surprise inspection at Marulas Market
A surprise inspection at the New Marulas Public Market early Friday by officials from the Department of Agriculture (DA) and Food Terminal Inc. uncovered significant issues over the implementation of the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) program for both imported rice and local pork.
New cooling tech vs vegetable spoilage seen boosting agriculture in Cagayan Valley
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has introduced the Zero Energy Cooling Chamber (ZEC-C) technology to address the persistent problem of vegetable spoilage, particularly in Cagayan Valley, a major vegetable-producing region.
It’s criteria-based budgeting at DA for agri transformation
The Department of Agriculture (DA), under the leadership of Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr., is embarking on a transformative multi-year budget planning process designed to maximize the impact of its limited resources on the lives and livelihood of farmers and fisherfolk.
DA files charges vs onion importer for violating safety regulations
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has filed a formal complaint against JRA and Pearl Enterprises Inc. for illegally importing 25 metric tons of fresh yellow onions from China, violating food safety and plant quarantine regulations.
Lower rice, tomato prices may slow inflation in March
Lower food prices in February contributed to a drop in inflation to 2.1 percent for the month. This was slower than both central bank and market forecasts, and marked a significant decline from 2.9 percent in January.
