Agriculture
‘First border’ control measures for food safety in place by early 2025 — DA
The country’s first Q fever case linked to imported goats from the US and persistent agricultural smuggling have highlighted the need to operationalize 'first border' control measures to ensure food safety and prevent the entry of plant pests and economically significant terrestrial and aquatic animal diseases.
PH, Korea Strengthen Agri Ties on 75th Anniversary of Bilateral Relations
The Philippines and South Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to agricultural cooperation in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the two countries' close bilateral relations.
Technology-based farms key to attracting a new generation of farmers—DA chief
Technology is poised to revolutionize Philippine agriculture, paving the way for increased productivity and profitability while attracting a younger generation of Filipinos to till the lands, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said.
Bulacan CEFA likely completed early next year and three others a year after
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said the Bulacan cold examination facility (CEFA) in development with the private sector is seen operational early next year around February.
Sec. Tiu Laurel crafts smuggler black list some of whom are incorrigible former friends
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. does not take kindly to commodities smugglers and made known his plan to blacklist at least four commodities importers for acts that fall under economic sabotage.
