Agriculture
Manila, Seoul strengthen agri-machinery ties with planned KAMIC Hub
The Department of Agriculture (DA) reaffirmed its commitment to the establishment of the Korea Agriculture Machinery Industry Complex (KAMIC) in Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, signaling a significant step forward in the country's agricultural modernization efforts.
Gov’t launches P20 rice pilot in Visayas amid P4.5-B subsidy push
The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Wednesday the launch of a pilot program offering rice at a subsidized price of P20 per kilogram, with implementation starting in the Visayas region.
DA chief unveils P20/kilo rice project; pilot test in Visayas
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday unveiled an initiative that will fulfill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s campaign promise to lower rice prices to P20 per kilo.
PhilMech hits 2024 mechanization targets, boosts rice farming efficiency
The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech), under the Department of Agriculture (DA), met its rice mechanization targets in 2024, delivering thousands of machines and expanding its support program for farmers, cooperatives, and local government units (LGUs).
Gov’t targets 205K farmers in climate-resilient agri rollout
The Philippine government, in collaboration with international partners, has identified key municipalities for the rollout of the Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA) interventions under the $39-million "Adapting Philippine Agriculture to Climate Change" (APA) Project.
