Agriculture
First El Niño-related agri damage reported in Zambo del Norte
The first reports of damage attributed to El Niño surfaced Thursday from Zamboanga del Norte whose rice crops sustained estimated losses of P717,500, according to the Department of Agriculture.
DA chief appoints chief of staff, undersecretary for operations
The Department of Agriculture has formalized the appointment of additional key members of Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr’s official family, particularly his chief of staff and the undersecretary for operations.
DA cites bureau’s contributions to food production, farm modernization
The Department of Agriculture on Wednesday cited the indispensable role of the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) in the government's bid to boost food production and modernize the country’s agriculture sector.
DA helps farmers sell 160 tons of highland vegetables in January
Over 160 tons of highland vegetables will be sold this January through Kadiwa’s Veggie Connect and other market linkage programs of the Department of Agriculture.
Crop losses attributed to the shear line exceeds P78 million
Damage to the agriculture sector attributed to a weather phenomenon known as the shear line has reached P78.14 million, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).
