Agriculture
DA proposes partnership to showcase IRRI technologies in commercial scale
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will expand its strategic partnership with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to showcase the research institute’s technologies and...
DA chief turns over P5M KADIWA center in Limay, launches other projects
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. on Thursday presided over the inauguration of a KADIWA market and trading center in Limay, one of several initiatives in Bataan province the DA is eyeing to contribute to government’s push for food security and higher income for farmers.
Philippine deficit in trade of agricultural products narrows to USD3.02B
The deficit on the trade of agricultural products narrowed in the fourth quarter as import declined and exports rose, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed.
NFA Council appoints OIC administrator
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said Wednesday the National Food Authority (NFA) Council has appointed Piolito Santos, NFA assistant administrator for finance and administration, as officer-in-charge of the agency.
Elevated rice, pork price in markets seen easing as harvests peak
Rather pricey rice and pork in markets at the moment is seen improving in the immediate term as farmers harvest the grains and as more vaccines against the African swine fever (ASF) become more available, the Department of Agriculture said on Tuesday.
