Agriculture
Diseased UK beef barred entry
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has ordered a temporary ban on the importation of live cattle, meat and meat products from the United Kingdom (UK) following the outbreak of bovine spongiform encephalopathy, better known as mad cow disease, in that country.
DA removes non-tariff barriers on farm imports
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. has created a technical working group tasked to further streamline administrative procedures and policies and remove non-tariff barriers on agri imports.
DA chief highlights investment potential of Philippine agriculture to Brunei businessmen
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has underscored the immense potential of Philippine agriculture to investors from Brunei, emphasizing the country's burgeoning domestic market, export prospects, abundant natural resources, and investor-friendly business environment.
NFA poised to exceed 1H palay procurement target of 3.08 million bags
The National Food Authority is poised to exceed its first-half procurement target of 3.08 million 50-kilo bags of palay, aided by the recent decision of the NFA Council to increase the buying price of the national staple.
DA chief meets Argentine envoy for agri-cooperation
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. and Argentina’s envoy to Manila, Ambassador Ricardo Luis Bocalandro, met recently to discuss ways to strengthen agricultural cooperation and partnership between the two countries.
