Agriculture
DA orders review of solar powered irrigation projects
Agriculture secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. has ordered a thorough review of the Department of Agriculture’s Solar-Powered Irrigation System (SPIS) project following reports that some units have either been neglected or non-operational.
DA purging data distinguishing farm owners from farm hands
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday declared its Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA) program as delayed and vowed to mobilize 16,000 of its staff nationwide to fast-track the collection, updating and validation of stakeholders' personal and farm data.
Laurel vows support for local dairy industry
Officials of the National Dairy Authority (NDA) recently met with Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. to discuss strategies and proposals to increase milk production in the country.
World food price index falls near 3-year lows in January -FAO
Reuters - The United Nations food agency's world price index fell in January to its lowest level in nearly three years, driven by declines in cereals and meat.
Laurel meet up with PPA highlights law granting priority status on farm product transport
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has sought out the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) and secure its commitment to observe the law prioritizing the transport of agricultural products across the various ports and make possible for farmers to cut farm waste, boost farmer income and by this measure ensure food security.
