Agriculture
DA declares Benguet Province free from avian flu
The Department of Agriculture has declared the province of Benguet free from avian influenza, two years after the initial case of the H5N1 infection was confirmed through laboratory testing.
“Not one farmer at trust committee managing the coco levy fund”
The Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) is urging the Department of Finance (DOF) to appoint a panel of coconut farmer representatives helping guide members of the Trust Fund Management Committee (TFMC) managing the coconut levy funds.
DA lines up support for seaweed industry to regain top world spot
The Department of Agriculture underscored the need to increase support for local seaweed producers to boost the potential of the second biggest export earner in Philippine aquaculture, next only to the tuna industry.
DA, IRRI ink MOU to help boost PH rice production
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) entered into a collaborative agreement Tuesday to help boost rice production in the Philippines.
PBBM, DA distribute aid to CARAGA farmers affected by bad weather
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. lead the distribution today of farm inputs and other assistance to farmers in the Caraga Region who have been adversely affected by the recent weather disturbances.
