Agriculture
“Nothing wrong with distress selling that allows NFA to dispose of old rice stock”
The National Food Authority (NFA) on Wednesday rejected claims of anomalous transactions at the agency, saying nothing is irregular about selling aging rice stocks at its warehouses.
Miscreants now selling smuggled onions online and profiting from stolen NFA rice
Free market miscreants are running circles around authorities selling smuggled onions online on one hand and profiting from allegedly stolen rice from out of government-owned warehouses operated by the National Food Authority (NFA).
DA responds to El Niño impact in Mindoro, calls for local state of calamity declaration to free-up more funds
To mitigate the adverse impact of the El Niño phenomenon in Mindoro, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr., on Monday mobilized a rapid response team to deliver urgent aid to the island’s farmers and fisherfolk. The deployment aims to provide immediate relief and assess agricultural damage caused by the prolonged dry spell.
NDA taps space agency to boost food production aspirations
The National Dairy Authority (NDA) has tapped the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) in pursuing the goal of boosting food production in the country, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said.
DA, PhilSA tie up to revolutionize PH food production sector
The Department of Agriculture has entered into a partnership with the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) to use advanced space technology to increase farm productivity, improve resource utilization, and enhance project monitoring.
