Agriculture
Meat importers sound alarm on forex losses, port congestion
Meat importers say foreign exchange losses and ongoing port congestion are major challenges this year, prompting calls for government action to prevent supply disruptions and price pressures.
DA looks to replicate banana export gains across more high-value crops
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is stepping up efforts to boost exports of other high-value food crops by replicating the strategies that helped revive the country’s banana industry, which posted strong export growth last year.
Philippine farm trade gap shrinks in December
The Philippines’ agricultural trade deficit narrowed sharply in December, buoyed by a strong rebound in farm exports and a pullback in imports, offering a late-year boost to the country’s external trade position.
Carabao and goat milk drive 27% growth in PH dairy value
The National Dairy Authority (NDA) reported a significant increase in the value and output of the country’s dairy sector in 2025. The total value of dairy production rose 27.7 percent to P1.667 billion, up from P1.305 billion in 2024, while milk production grew 12 percent, reaching 43.3 million liters.
Mindoro farm programs balance farmer pay and consumer prices
New agriculture programs rolled out in Mindoro point to a clear policy direction: government investment is shifting from just increasing farm output to fixing the weak links between farms, markets, and consumers.
