Agriculture
Scheduled Friday inquiry into rice tariff cuts a sham – FFF
The Federation of Free Farmers (FFF), acknowledged as the country's largest and most effective group of rural farmers, fears the inquiry into the proposal to reduce the tariff on rice is nothing more than a sham show.
SRA to deploy Japanese farm machinery for sugar growers
Japan has extended the Philippines a grant worth P314 million in the form of farm equipment that will benefit the country's sugar workers.
Deputize NFA personnel ensure rice appropriately classified, priced
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has deputized the National Food Authority (NFA) to assist in the monitoring and enforcement of price ceilings on rice as mandated by Executive Order 39.
Manila finally shipping fresh avocado to Seoul
The Department of Agriculture on Tuesday announced finally having gained access to the South Korean avocado market after four years.According to the DA, the maiden shipment of hass avocado expected before the end of the month of some 13 metric tons come from Bureau of Plant Industry-accredited facilities in Davao, Bukidnon and South Cotabato.
Livestock, poultry output up in 2Q; crop, fish production decline
The decline in the volume of crops and fish produced in the second quarter was tempered by higher output of the livestock and poultry...
