Agriculture
PSA estimates palay, corn output in 1Q likely higher due to drier weather caused by El Nino
The country's palay output in the first three months of 2024 could reach 4.83 million metric tons, higher by 1.1 percent compared to the actual production of 4.78 million metric tons, with the drier weather caused by El Nino likely boosting yield.
Laurel names NFA director as OIC at scandal-racked agency
The National Food Authority (NFA) has a new officer-in-charge of its daily operations interrupted by revelations of alleged anomalous sale of government procured rice stock to traders.
DA chief eyes changes in 2025 agri budget to boost food production
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. will propose significant changes in the department's 2025 budget to achieve President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.'s goal of modernizing agriculture, increasing food production and ensuring food security.
DA chief lauds Ombudsman for lifting suspension vs 24 NFA employees
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. thanked the Office of the Ombudsman for immediately lifting the suspension on two dozen employees of the National Food Authority (NFA) and expressed hope that the graft buster will allow more NFA staff to return to work.
DA, PCO inspect El-Niño affected areas, give more aid to affected farmers in OrMin
The Department of Agriculture (DA), in collaboration with the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), conducted a follow-up visit on Friday to farms in Oriental Mindoro that were significantly impacted by the El Niño phenomenon.
