Agriculture
New organic pesticide gets PCA nod to fight cocolisap
The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) has approved the use of CropGuard, a locally developed pesticide by Chemrez Technologies Inc., as an alternative treatment for coconut scale insect (CSI), or cocolisap, signaling a shift toward more sustainable pest control policies.
P20 rice program launched in Guimaras
The Department of Agriculture (DA), in collaboration with the local government, launched the “Benteng Bigas, Meron na!” in Guimaras, expanding the reach of the affordable rice initiative of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to vulnerable sectors in the island province.
SRA approves 424,000 MT sugar import to bolster supply, stabilize prices
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has greenlit the importation of up to 424,000 metric tons (MT) of refined sugar in a bid to ensure stable domestic supply and maintain sufficient buffer stock.
Minimal loss in rice sector due Bising, habagat
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday reported an initial P300,000 in damages to the rice sector due to Typhoon Bising and the southwest monsoon (Habagat).
DA chief to undergo medical procedure; will take 2-week leave
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. is taking a two-week medical leave that starts today, 9 July, to undergo a procedure he has deferred since beginning his public service career in November 2023.
