The Philippines has been selected as one of 50 countries to receive a Pandemic Fund Grant aimed at strengthening the country's ability to prevent, detect, and respond to future health crises, particularly those affecting animals and humans alike.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. marked his first year in office with a candid acknowledgment of the hurdles faced by the agriculture sector.
Several markets in Quezon City are now offering regular and well-milled rice at affordable prices, ranging from ₱42 to ₱45 per kilo, following a recent inspection by the Department of Agriculture (DA).
The Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has set aside P1.06 billion for the 2024 fiscal year to enhance the seaweed industry under the Enhanced Philippine Seaweed Development Program (EPSDP).
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has estimated the damage to agriculture from Typhoon Marce reaching P277.75 million, based on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Operations Center data.