Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel on Thursday announced meeting Norwegian Ambassador Christian Halaas Lyster and discussions aimed at enhancing agricultural trade and cooperation between the Philippines and Norway.
Government officials on Thursday reassured the mining sector of proposed policy changes aimed at attracting investors while addressing environmental concerns.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said the National Food Authority has secured the remaining P9 billion budget for palay procurement this year.
The Department of Agriculture has lifted its temporary ban on the importation of live cattle and meat products from the United Kingdom, effective 11 October.
The Philippine Statistics Authority said its latest third quarter agricultural estimates showed a decline in rice production due to a decrease in planted areas.