Agriculture
4Q Agriculture output up 0.6% vs 3Q
In the fourth quarter of 2024, the seasonally adjusted value of production in agriculture and fisheries posted a quarter-on-quarter growth of 0.6 percent. This was due to the increase in the value of crops, livestock, and poultry production.
Tobacco production Up, prices down: NTA forecasts slight growth amid lower demand
The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) has projected a modest 0.4 percent increase in the country’s leaf tobacco production for 2025, reaching 45.58 million kilograms, up from 45.4 million kg in 2024.
DA developing budgets P3B for storage facilities
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to roll out a P3 billion project to build up to 99 cold storage facilities, aimed at extending the shelf life of fruits, vegetables, and high-value crops.
ASEAN experts urge collaborative policy framework to boost digital agriculture transformation
Regional experts have called for ASEAN governments to establish supportive policy frameworks to accelerate the adoption of digital technologies—such as Internet of Things (IoT), drones, and e-commerce platforms—to modernize agriculture across the region.
DA Chief cites possible smuggling, price gaps at Pasay market inspection
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. raised concerns over suspected agricultural smuggling and steep retail prices during his visit to the Pasay City private market on Friday.
