Agriculture
Tiu-Laurel appalled by industrial fish catch for factories diverted instead into wet markets
Imported fish species destined for processing on an industrial scale but found instead to have been sold in wet markets across the country has prompted the Department of Agriculture to suspend the issuance of import clearance.
Laurel reworking the DA voucher system for optimum farmer benefit, productivity boost
The voucher system under the National Rice Program is currently under review and set for major changes in the coming months.
PH, Czech Republic eye agricultural trade, technology cooperation
The Philippines and the Czech Republic have reached mutual understanding on several agricultural issues to improve bilateral trade and widen technology transfers between the two countries, particularly in livestock and dairy production and water management.
FAO grants USD1 million technical cooperation program for the Philippines
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has granted a USD1 million funding for technical cooperation projects to be implemented in the country. The focus of the program is the agri-fisheries sector.
DA declares Sultan Kuradat bird flu-free province
The Department of Agriculture has declared Sultan Kuradat as avian influenza-free province, allowing movement of birds including chicken, duck and other poultry products within and outside the province.
