Agriculture
Japan backs new BARMM aquaculture and halal feed mill project
The Government of Japan and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have launched a new aquaculture initiative in the Bangsamoro region to boost local livelihoods, curb fish production losses, and help rehabilitate inmates.
Nebraska eyes bigger farm partnership with Philippines
The Philippines could unlock fresh opportunities to modernize its agriculture sector as the US state of Nebraska seeks to expand cooperation in livestock, biofuels, and agricultural technology to help strengthen the country's food security and rural economy.
Rice imports rise 20% over six months; DA vows measures to protect local farmers
The Philippines imported 2.75 million metric tons of rice in the first six months of 2026, a 20.1 percent increase from the 2.29 million MT recorded in the same period last year, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced Wednesday in Quezon City.
Subic flour miller bares P2.4 billion expansion plan
Mabuhay Interflour Mill Inc. (MIMI) is planning a P2.4 billion upgrade of its flour milling facility at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone with a public consultation scheduled to be held on July 15, 2026.
NGO urges greater government support for GM crops
The non-profit International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA) is calling on the government to strengthen support for genetically modified (GM) crops, saying this will boost harvests and crop quality across the country.
