Agriculture
Bank lending to agri sector, treated as problematic, forecast significantly improved in joint BSP-DA survey
Bank lending to the agricultural sector, historically low and problematic, showed promise in latest survey jointly conducted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC), which works under the Department of Agriculture (DA).
BFAR launches Zamboanga’s first government-operated marine hatchery
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) inaugurated Zamboanga Peninsula’s first first-ever government-operated multi-species marine hatchery last week.
Located in Jose Dalman, Zamboanga del...
DA chief calls for modernization of Philippine crop insurance practices
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. urged the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) to modernize its operations and develop more affordable insurance products and services to better serve farmers, fisherfolk and livestock raisers.
Imported onion ban extended to August
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has extended the ban on onion imports up to August and possibly beyond depending on how events unfold, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said on Monday.
NFA buffer stock exceeds H1 target
The National Food Authority (NFA) continues to procure palay despite the inclement weather, sustaining the favorable prices enjoyed by farmers as it builds up buffer stocks to cover rice requirements in case of emergency.
