Agriculture
NFA procuring palay at higher prices to boost farmer income and secure supply
The National Food Authority started procuring palay at higher prices on Monday, seeking more supply to boost buffer stocks.
Food security groups tell DA the ban on fish imports benefits local producers
Food security advocates on Sunday said the Department of Agriculture (DA) decision suspending the importation of particular fish species as galunggong, bonito and mackerel has proven a boon for local producers.
El Niño agri damage rises to P4B
Damage to agriculture attributed to El Niño as of April 1 this year jumped 49.8 percent to P3.94 billion from P2.63 billion, according to latest Department of Agriculture (DA) data.
Gov’t commits more investments to agri sector
The Department of Agriculture will pour more investments to agriculture as part of the national government’s support to local farmers and fishermen.
DA chief aims to transform agriculture as a “cool” venture
To attract a new generation of farmers, fishermen and aquaculture entrepreneurs, the Department of Agriculture is working double time to modernize the agri sector to make it a “cool” venture and career option, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. told the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines.
