Agriculture
PH rice supply by end-2024 projected at 3.83 million tons, enough for 100 days
The Philippines is expected to maintain a robust rice supply of 3.83 million metric tons by end-2024, enough to cover consumption for 100 days.
PH, Lao PDR forge new agri cooperation agreement
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. of the Philippines and Linkham Douangsavanh, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry from Lao PDR, convened at the World Food Forum to discuss a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at enhancing agricultural collaboration.
PH, Italy boost agri cooperation on World Food Day
Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. on Wednesday (October 16), World Food Day, met Italian Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida to enhance agricultural partnerships and reaffirm the two countries’ commitment to sustainable food systems and trade.
NDA sanguine on achieving 2% milk self-sufficiency by 2025
The National Dairy Authority (NDA) has expressed optimism that the Philippines will achieve a 2 percent self-sufficiency in milk production by 2025.
New DA partnership seeks to boost food safety for consumers
The Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI) has entered into partnership with FMC Research Solutions Inc. to launch a pilot test program aimed at bolstering the safety and quality of imported agricultural products.
