Agriculture
Agriculture chief reflects on challenging first year, optimistic about future
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. marked his first year in office with a candid acknowledgment of the hurdles faced by the agriculture sector.
Affordable rice prices in Quezon City markets: A step toward stable supply
Several markets in Quezon City are now offering regular and well-milled rice at affordable prices, ranging from ₱42 to ₱45 per kilo, following a recent inspection by the Department of Agriculture (DA).
P1.06B allocated for seaweed industry development
The Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has set aside P1.06 billion for the 2024 fiscal year to enhance the seaweed industry under the Enhanced Philippine Seaweed Development Program (EPSDP).
Typhoon Marce damage to agriculture sector estimated at P277.75M
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has estimated the damage to agriculture from Typhoon Marce reaching P277.75 million, based on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Operations Center data.
DA delays decision on sugar importation until mid-2025
The government will defer its decision on sugar importation until mid-2025, following a meeting between Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. and Sugar Regulatory Authority (SRA) Administrator Pablo Luis Azcona on 7 November.
