Agriculture
Pilmico China, Vietnam feed mill expansion programs seen completed by H1
The Aboitiz-led Pilmico and Gold Coin Group is confident of completing the expansion of its feed mill facilities in China and Vietnam within the first six months this year.
Agricultural stakeholders weigh in on AO 20
Agricultural stakeholders on Monday expressed divergent views on Administrative Order 20 streamlining the policies and procedures on the importation of agricultural products and removal of non-tariff barriers to address the rising price of agricultural commodities.
NFA procuring palay at higher prices to boost farmer income and secure supply
The National Food Authority started procuring palay at higher prices on Monday, seeking more supply to boost buffer stocks.
Food security groups tell DA the ban on fish imports benefits local producers
Food security advocates on Sunday said the Department of Agriculture (DA) decision suspending the importation of particular fish species as galunggong, bonito and mackerel has proven a boon for local producers.
El Niño agri damage rises to P4B
Damage to agriculture attributed to El Niño as of April 1 this year jumped 49.8 percent to P3.94 billion from P2.63 billion, according to latest Department of Agriculture (DA) data.
