Agriculture
Pelagic fish species caught by PH vessels in distant waters exempt from MO14
The Department of Agriculture has clarified that pelagic fish species caught by fishing vessels carrying Philippine colors even outside territorial waters “are not considered imported.”
Palay output lower than initially estimated—PSA data
Palay production in the first quarter was down 1.97 percent to 4.69 million metric tons, the latest estimate of the Philippine Statistics Authority showed.
DA cites gains from Rice Tariffication, urges Congress to extend Rice Fund life until 2030
The Department of Agriculture has urged the House of Representatives to extend the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund created under the Rice Tariffication Act until 2030 as it cited significant gains of the rice industry, particularly in increasing the country’s rice output and providing more resources to help poor farmers.
DA to implement 45-day youth internship program starting June
The Department of Agriculture will soon accept applications for its 45-day Summer Youth Internship Program that will start in June.
PhilRice data suggest P20/kilo rice possible with more funding
Is P20 per kilo rice just a dream? A campaign promise meant more to win votes than actually deliver affordable food on every Filipino table?
