Agriculture
DA chief says ‘rice emergency’ declaration will hurt profiteers
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said Thursday that the proposal by congressmen to declare a “rice emergency” is a positive step toward addressing the persistently high prices of rice despite recent government efforts to stabilize the market.
DA bans livestock imports from Japan amid lumpy skin disease outbreak
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has enforced a temporary ban on the importation of live cattle, buffalo, and their products from Japan, following the outbreak of the lumpy skin disease (LSD).
Philippines eyes rice from Pakistan, India to secure supply
The government is in active discussions with Pakistan and India to secure a combined 2 million metric tons (MT) of rice, addressing future import requirements, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).
DA enhances animal disease control with ASF, AI vaccines and new import markets
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is ramping up efforts to safeguard the Philippines against animal diseases, with significant initiatives scheduled for 2025.
DA plans further price drop for rice, expands subsidized outlets
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is intensifying efforts to reduce rice prices, including adding more subsidized outlets and introducing lower-priced rice varieties, according to...
