Agriculture
NFA poised to exceed 1H palay procurement target of 3.08 million bags
The National Food Authority is poised to exceed its first-half procurement target of 3.08 million 50-kilo bags of palay, aided by the recent decision of the NFA Council to increase the buying price of the national staple.
DA chief meets Argentine envoy for agri-cooperation
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. and Argentina’s envoy to Manila, Ambassador Ricardo Luis Bocalandro, met recently to discuss ways to strengthen agricultural cooperation and partnership between the two countries.
Tiu-Laurel tightens policy framework for a more efficient DA
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has formed a technical working group that will conduct a comprehensive review of the agency’s regulatory policies and undertake corrective measures, if needed.
Senate leadership change renders uncertain rice tariff under RCEP
The Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) is urging the new Senate leadership to assess the country’s trade performance in its first year as a member of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement.
DA seeks new Japanese envoy’s assistance on agri exports
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. is seeking the help of Japan’s new envoy to Manila, Ambassador Endo Kazuya, to increase the export of agricultural products to the Asian power house.
