Agriculture
DA bans bird, poultry imports from Australia
The Department of Agriculture has ordered a ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds from Australia following outbreaks of the deadly H7N3 and H7N9 avian influenza virus in the state of Victoria.
DA, DMW sign deal to help OFWs find investment opportunities in agriculture
The Department of Agriculture on Wednesday signed an agreement with the Department of Migrant Workers to assist millions of overseas Filipino workers find alternative livelihood in the Philippines, particularly in agriculture and agro- enterprises.
Meat imports up 36 percent in April
The Philippines imported 122.74 million kilograms of meat in April, a 35.6 percent jump from year-ago imports of 90.5 million kilos.
DA chief commends BSWM for commitment to advance agriculture
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. on Wednesday commended the Bureau of Soil and Water Management for 73 years of hard work and commitment to advance agriculture, a backbone of the Philippine economy vital to achieve food security and job generation.
DA plans stepped up support for rice farmers
The Department of Agriculture is hopeful the reduction of duties on imported rice to 15 percent from 35 percent will help drive down the retail price of the staple.
