Agriculture
Storm Kristine causes P6.20B in agriculture damage; Caramoan microgrid proves resilient
Initial estimates of the damage caused by Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Kristine to the agriculture sector has risen to P6.20 billion, reflecting a 7.8 percent increase from the previous assessment of P5.75 billion, according to the latest data released by the Department of Agriculture (DA) on November 4.
Over 2,000 barangays identified as prone to landslides and floods amid TS Marce threat
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has identified at least 2,123 barangays across the Philippines as susceptible to landslides and flooding as consequence of tropical storm (TS) Marce.
DA lifts import ban on birds, poultry products from Michigan
The Department of Agriculture has lifted the ban on domestic and wild birds, including poultry products, from the state of Michigan, U.S.A.
“Don’t blame the farmers, blame the string of storms”
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday said the price of vegetables in the market keeping consumers awake at night is a reflection of the string of bad weather in recent weeks.
Farmers to receive P666.7M as crop Insurance
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. announced that the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) has prepared insurance payouts for farmers impacted by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine totaling P666.7 million.
