Agriculture
Gov’t commits more investments to agri sector
The Department of Agriculture will pour more investments to agriculture as part of the national government’s support to local farmers and fishermen.
DA chief aims to transform agriculture as a “cool” venture
To attract a new generation of farmers, fishermen and aquaculture entrepreneurs, the Department of Agriculture is working double time to modernize the agri sector to make it a “cool” venture and career option, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. told the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines.
DA eyes higher 2025 budget to address severe lack of farm infra
The Department of Agriculture is finalizing a proposal that will substantially increase its budget for 2025 to pursue its goal of modernizing the farm and fisheries sectors to produce more food, ensure food security, and increase incomes of farmers and fishermen.
DA names BFAR OIC after Ombudsman dismisses former chief
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. on Wednesday appointed Isidro Velayo, Jr. as officer-in-charge of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) after receiving an Ombudsman order dismissing BFAR director Demosthenes Escoto.
DA chief backs RTL extension with modifications
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. supports the proposed extension of the Rice Tariffication Law subject to modifications that will ensure optimum impact on modernizing agriculture, enhancing farm productivity and improving rice farmers’ competitiveness and income.
