Agriculture
Investing in reforestation: Key focus of DENR’s partnership with Japan
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is ramping up efforts to prioritize reforestation and sustainable land use, marking a pivotal move in its partnership with Japan.
Weather events ruin P67.68M worth of agricultural products, infrastructure
The agriculture sector is grappling with significant losses following the combined effects of a shear line, the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), and the northeast monsoon, which have caused damage valued at P67.68 million.
Global rice prices continued to ease in January
Global rice prices continued to soften in the first ten trading days of 2025, as prices in Vietnam, the Philippines' primary source of the food staple, fell significantly compared to December levels.
Retail rice price drop faces stubborn roadblocks, stakeholders push for deeper reforms
The recent government move to set a P58 per kg maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice, effective 20 January, has been met with cautious optimism by local stakeholders.
DA to implement P58/kilo MSRP for imported rice starting Jan 20
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Friday said that the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice will be set at P58 per kilo, starting January 20.
