Agriculture
Agriculture helps GDP growth; DA moves to ensure larger share
The growth of the farm sector in the third quarter is a clear signal that the Department of Agriculture (DA) needs to step up efforts to significantly increase food production and modernize the sector that provides jobs for one in every four Filipinos.
Study urges government to explore cashew potential
A study led by the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) is urging government to explore the potential of cashew fruits to boost farmer income.
Philippines farm output down 0.3% In 3Q on lower crop, fish production
The value of farm production in the third quarter declined 0.3 percent year-on-year, hurt by lower output of crops and fish, the Philippine Statistics Authority said Wednesday.
Laurel draws data-driven DA under new Malacanang mandate
Newly-minted Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Laurel Jr. on Monday bared the restoration of the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS) to improve the accuracy of data, and by extension policy making, at the agency.
Agriculture Chief says modernization, boosting food production main priority
Newly-appointed Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. on Monday said his priority is to increase food production and modernize agriculture to make a bigger contributor to the domestic economy and a major job generator.
