Agriculture
Agri sector resilient in 2Q despite challenges
The agriculture sector has demonstrated resilience bolstered by strategic interventions from the Department of Agriculture in the face of challenges posed by the adverse impact of El Nino on crop harvest and the stubborn African Swine Fever on hog production, particularly during the second quarter.
DA seeking emergency procurement of ASF vaccine
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is preparing an emergency procurement of African swine fever (ASF) vaccines to help contain an outbreak of the disease in Batangas.
DA aims for higher rice production under the MaSaGaNa Rice Industry Development Program
The Department of Agriculture is reviewing the Masagana Rice Industry Development Program to significantly enhance domestic rice production and meet self-sufficiency goals, increase farmer incomes, lower consumer prices, and enable the Philippines to export rice again.
Vegetable oil exporter ventures into coconut oil refining meant for the EU market
Ares Merchants Philippines Inc. (AMPI), a leading supplier of vegetable oils in the Philippines, targets to export $2.768 billion worth of coconut oil over 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
DA chief lauds lawmakers’ support for Rice Tariffication Law extension, RCEF funding hike
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. expressed gratitude to the Congressional Oversight Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization (COCAFM) for backing the proposed extension of the Rice Tariffication Law, particularly the amendment to triple the funding to enhance the competitiveness of rice farmers.
