Agriculture
P1.06B allocated for seaweed industry development
The Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has set aside P1.06 billion for the 2024 fiscal year to enhance the seaweed industry under the Enhanced Philippine Seaweed Development Program (EPSDP).
Typhoon Marce damage to agriculture sector estimated at P277.75M
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has estimated the damage to agriculture from Typhoon Marce reaching P277.75 million, based on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Operations Center data.
DA delays decision on sugar importation until mid-2025
The government will defer its decision on sugar importation until mid-2025, following a meeting between Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. and Sugar Regulatory Authority (SRA) Administrator Pablo Luis Azcona on 7 November.
Metro Manila retailers pledge lower-priced rice by next week
Rice retailers in major markets in Metro Manila have agreed on Friday to begin selling more affordably-priced regular and well-milled rice starting next week.
Combined agri damage from typhoons Kristine and Leon hits P6.83B
The combined damage to agriculture from Tropical Cyclones (TCs) Kristine and Leon has reached P6.83 billion, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).
