Agriculture
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.
200,000 MT refined sugar imports in September meant to stabilize prices
The Philippines plans the purchase of at least 200,000 metric tons (MT) of refined sugar from overseas suppliers in September as part of the government's price stability program.
