Agriculture
Global lobby vs Ph carrageenan leaves manufacturers in quandary
The Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc. (PCAFI) is in a quandary over how, where or from whom to raise at least P250 million to combat global lobby money distributing misinformation on carrageenan derived from seaweeds in the Philippines.
DA launches updated agricultural suitability map
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has released the updated version of its National Color-Coded Agricultural Guide (NCCAG) map seen to further help increase farmer...
Farm group seeks greater clarity from DA on India rice import plan
The Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) on Wednesday asked the Department of Agriculture (DA) for greater clarity on the plan to import rice from India and from other countries, particularly on how the quota were to be allocated among the various importers.
Laurel reworks rice import system with a mandatory bond
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Laurel Jr. has overhauled the process by which rice stocks are fortified to ensure uninterrupted supply, saying henceforth rice importers post a mandatory bond equal to 10 percent of any shipment.
DA all set for next year’s farm cluster and voucher system
The Rice Industry Development Office of the Department of Agriculture (DA) said the voucher system providing seeds and fertilizers to clustered rice farmers in five pilot regions should soon roll out.
