The Department of Agriculture (DA) has deputized the National Food Authority (NFA) to assist in the monitoring and enforcement of price ceilings on rice as mandated by Executive Order 39.
The Department of Agriculture on Tuesday announced finally having gained access to the South Korean avocado market after four years.According to the DA, the maiden shipment of hass avocado expected before the end of the month of some 13 metric tons come from Bureau of Plant Industry-accredited facilities in Davao, Bukidnon and South Cotabato.
The three-man Tariff Commission is set to begin this Friday, September 15, a public hearing on the proposal to temporarily reduce the tariff rate on rice imports to 10 percent from 35 percent.