Agriculture
PhilMech distributes equipment under Rice Fund; allots P24.9B-fund for procurement
The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) has distributed 26,412 farm equipment over the last four years through the mechanization program bankrolled by the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund, or Rice Fund.
PCAFI urges milk processors to go local and refrain from importing dairy
The Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc. (PCAFI) is urging the government to enforce the law requiring commercial milk processors and traders to secure a portion of their milk supply from local sources.
DA, KAMICO jumpstart project for farm mechanization
The Department of Agriculture and Korea Agricultural Machinery Industry Cooperative (KAMICO) have joined hands to establish an Agri-Machinery Assembly Center in the Philippines, a project meant to increase local food production and create an industry that would export farm equipment.
President Marcos appoints two DA undersecretaries, PCA board member
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the appointment of several officials of the Department of Agriculture, including two undersecretaries and a board member of the Philippine Coconut Industry.
India prices strike record high on doubts over export levy
India's rice export prices surged to a record high this week as traders sought clarity over how the export levy is calculated, while those in Thailand awaited fresh supplies to hit the market.
