Agriculture
DA temporarily bans birds, poultry imports from France
The Department of Agriculture has ordered a temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds from France after the European country reported...
ASF-infected hog shipment intercepted; BAI intensifies nationwide checkpoints
Enforcement units intercepted a shipment of 70 hogs late Thursday at a checkpoint along Mindanao Avenue. The shipment was found with animals showing clear signs of the African swine fever (ASF), including mortality, prompting their immediate confiscation.
Economic Development Group endorses RCEF extension, rice fund hike to P15 billion
The Economic Development Group, chaired by Secretary Frederick D. Go, supports extending the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund until 2030 and increasing its annual budget to P15 billion from the current P10 billion.
Sustainable agriculture faces challenges amid efforts toward food security
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel on Thursday stressed the need for sustainable practices to ensure food security in the country.
DA bares difficulty in finding fund source for price stability fund
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday said a buffer fund of at least P5 billion for the procurement and stockpiling of rice and other agricultural commodities for purposes of stabilizing prices should soon be operational.
