Agriculture
NIA proposes resetting the crop calendar late in the year to optimize rice production
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) eyes the adjustment of its cropping calendar to October instead of March to ensure sufficient farm yield and minimize rice imports.
Agriculture accounts for 1 in every 4 jobs in December
Agriculture continued to support job generation in the country, accounting for one in every four jobs in December, helping drive economic growth.
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Thin supply propels rates in India to fresh record high
Prices of parboiled rice exported from top hub India extended their rally this week, rising for a fourth consecutive week to a record high as supplies remained limited.
DA takes quick steps to help farmers in El Nino-affected areas
The Department of Agriculture will distribute vegetable seeds in Western Visayas and procure planting materials for high value crops that need less water for Zamboanga Peninsula to help thousands of farmers cope with the damage and losses caused by El Niño.
Telco and partners launch education program on the power of technology in farming
As part of the bid to bridge the digital divide and empower farmers, leading telco PLDT and Smart, along with the Department of Agriculture's training arm DA-ATI, on Thursday launched the FarmTech program.
