Agriculture
DA chief to extend ban on onion import until July
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said Monday he plans to extend the ban on the importation of onion in view of the bumper harvest of the crop by local producers.
DA promoting sustainable agriculture to ensure sufficient, affordable food
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said Monday the government is promoting sustainable agriculture to ensure sufficient supply of and affordablly-priced food for future generations.
CIAC benchmarks Netherlands’ ‘agrologistics’ for Clark national food hub
Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) officials have met with Dutch officials to conduct research and benchmarking studies from the success of the agrologistics technology of the Netherlands for the proper planning and development of the Clark National Food Hub.
OMB reinstates 72 NFA personnel
The Ombudsman on Tuesday ordered the reinstatement of 72 warehouse supervisors of the National Food Authority, who the anti-graft body suspended in March in connection with the agency’s sale of rice buffer stocks to private traders without public bidding and sans approval of the NFA Council.
Agriculture chief urges support to Rice Fund extension
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday urged the legislators to support the extension of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund--a component of the Rice Tariffication Law that is being revisited for possible amendments—that has provided additional funding for government initiatives to improve the livelihoods of Filipino farmers.
