Agriculture
NFA relaxes palay buying rules to boost farmer incomes ahead of harvest peak
The government has moved to shield rice farmers from falling prices during the peak harvest season, with the National Food Authority (NFA) announcing more flexible palay procurement rules aimed at putting more money directly into farmers’ hands.
Fishta Seafood: From pond to plate, proven safe
In an industry where “fresh” is often a promise and rarely a proof point, Fishta Seafood is betting that receipts—digital ones—are the future of trust.
Silver-winning Mabango 3 rice proves tough even in floods
Fresh from winning silver at the 2025 World’s Best Rice Award in Cambodia, Mabango 3 is showing it offers more than great taste and aroma. The rice variety, officially known as NSIC Rc218, can also survive and grow even when newly planted fields are flooded.
BFAR pushes strict enforcement to save fisheries sector
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has called for stricter and more consistent enforcement of fishing regulations to protect the country’s fisheries and ensure long-term sustainability of the industry.
DA steps in to buy onions as harvest surge threatens price collapse
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said state-run Food Terminals Inc. (FTI) will begin buying local onions this week to prevent farmgate prices from dropping sharply as harvest season peaks.
