Agriculture
DA lifts import ban on birds, poultry products from Michigan
The Department of Agriculture has lifted the ban on domestic and wild birds, including poultry products, from the state of Michigan, U.S.A.
“Don’t blame the farmers, blame the string of storms”
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday said the price of vegetables in the market keeping consumers awake at night is a reflection of the string of bad weather in recent weeks.
Farmers to receive P666.7M as crop Insurance
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. announced that the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) has prepared insurance payouts for farmers impacted by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine totaling P666.7 million.
Damage from Kristine rises to P3.76B
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday reported agricultural damage caused by severe tropical storm (STS) Kristine, ramping up to P3.76 billion, a 10.6 percent increase from last week’s initial assessment of only P3.4 billion.
DA uncovers 567 tons of undocumented frozen mackerel from China
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. on Wednesday (October 30, 2024) inspected several container vans loaded with frozen mackerel illegally imported from China.
