Agriculture
Food security groups tell DA the ban on fish imports benefits local producers
Food security advocates on Sunday said the Department of Agriculture (DA) decision suspending the importation of particular fish species as galunggong, bonito and mackerel has proven a boon for local producers.
El Niño agri damage rises to P4B
Damage to agriculture attributed to El Niño as of April 1 this year jumped 49.8 percent to P3.94 billion from P2.63 billion, according to latest Department of Agriculture (DA) data.
Gov’t commits more investments to agri sector
The Department of Agriculture will pour more investments to agriculture as part of the national government’s support to local farmers and fishermen.
DA chief aims to transform agriculture as a “cool” venture
To attract a new generation of farmers, fishermen and aquaculture entrepreneurs, the Department of Agriculture is working double time to modernize the agri sector to make it a “cool” venture and career option, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. told the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines.
DA eyes higher 2025 budget to address severe lack of farm infra
The Department of Agriculture is finalizing a proposal that will substantially increase its budget for 2025 to pursue its goal of modernizing the farm and fisheries sectors to produce more food, ensure food security, and increase incomes of farmers and fishermen.
