Agriculture
Palay price rises in May, potentially impacting retail price of staple
The price of palay or unhusked rice has seen a significant surge in May, raising concerns about its potential impact on the retail price of the commodity in the coming months.
DA temporarily bans poultry imports from Michigan
The Department of Agriculture has issued a temporary ban on the importation of poultry products from Michigan, USA, following the emergence of the H5N1 subtype of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
DA plans inaugural food hub in Marikina
The Department of Agriculture seeks to establish food hubs across the country and hopes to blend the functions of traditional food terminals with the accessibility of KADIWA centers.
El Niño damage to agriculture approaches P10B
Damage to agriculture as a consequence of El Niño weather disruptions has approached P10 billion, according to latest data from the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Operations Center.
DA lifts ban on poultry products from Ohio
The Department of Agriculture has lifted the temporary ban on domestic and wild birds and their products including poultry meat, day old chicks, eggs and semen originating from the State of Ohio, United States of America.
