Agriculture
Irrigation water repurposed as domestic water in Cavite households
The relentless conversion of farmland into commercial areas in the National Capital Region has come to the point where the Water Resource Management Office (WRMO) is forced to sell water meant for irrigation purposes into water for domestic use instead.
DA projects boosted rubber output in five years
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has set aside a 7.48-hectare property in the Zamboanga Peninsula for the research and development requirements of the Philippine Rubber Research Institute (PRRI) as part of efforts to boost the country's rubber production.
NFA exceeds 1H palay procurement target, boosting farmers’ income
The National Food Authority surpassed its upgraded palay procurement target in the first half of the year, fueled by the NFA Council decision led by Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. to hike buying prices, boost the national buffer stock and increase farmers' income.
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.
