Agriculture
President Marcos unveils P63B spending for irrigation
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has earmarked more than P63 billion for irrigation projects in 2026, betting that water infrastructure will be the catalyst for higher farm output and a more resilient rural economy.
NFA goes big with tonner bags for rice warehouses
The National Food Authority (NFA) is planning to use bigger “tonner” bags in storing rice and palay across its warehouses, aiming to improve efficiency in manpower, storage, and handli
DA expands P20 rice program in Metro Manila
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is expanding the rollout of its P20-per-kilo rice program across Metro Manila to make affordable rice more accessible to...
DA sees path to over 3% farm growth this year
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is cautiously optimistic that the farm sector will grow by more than 3 percent in 2026, pointing to improving fundamentals rather than a one-off rebound. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said history shows the target is achievable, with the sector posting above-3 percent growth in eight of the past 20 years, even as risks from weather, pests, and global markets remain.
DA forms group to guide rice imports, steady supply, protect farmers
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has created a technical working group (TWG) to manage rice imports using data, with the goal of keeping prices stable, ensuring enough supply, and protecting local farmers.
