Agriculture
DA, San Miguel Foods sign MOU to boost corn farmers’ market access
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and San Miguel Foods inked a partnership to improve market access for Filipino farmers, focusing on the corn industry.
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DA chief appoints key officials to strengthen national agriculture programs
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has designated several Department of Agriculture (DA) officials to lead critical programs aimed at bolstering the country’s rice, livestock, and agricultural sectors.
DA appeals SC ruling allowing commercial fishing in municipal waters
The Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Office of the Solicitor General, has filed a motion for reconsideration with the Supreme Court to reverse a controversial ruling that allows commercial fishing vessels to access municipal waters, traditionally reserved for small-scale fishers under the Fisheries Code. The move comes as the DA warns that the decision could have serious legal and environmental consequences for the fishing industry.
DA, San Miguel Foods pioneer partners in countrywide agri PPP boosting farmer incomes
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revitalizing the Philippines' agricultural sector, the Department of Agriculture (DA) and San Miguel Foods, Inc. (SMFI) have launched the country’s first nationwide public-private partnership (PPP) focused on improving farmers' incomes and enhancing food security.
Metro Manila mayors help distribute P38/kilo NFA rice to low-income families
Metro Manila mayors pledged to support the Department of Agriculture (DA) in expanding its affordable rice distribution network, ensuring vulnerable communities gain faster access to reasonably priced staple food.
