Agriculture
Water-related agencies repurposing NIA water rights
The water-related agencies of government are coming together to optimize water use not just for agricultural purposes but also for power generation, bulk supply,...
Chilean, Turkish poultry are in, Swedish pork import out – DA
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday lifted the temporary ban of poultry products from Chile and Turkey but at the same time prevented the entry of pork products from Sweden.
Government removes rice price caps
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday announced the lifting of price caps on rice 29 days after first imposing the measure covering both the regular milled and well-milled staple.
Law review seeks to modernize, better protect small-scale miners
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is undertaking a series of initiatives to formalize small-scale mining operations and recognize its role in the industry.
DA lists factors favoring lifting of rice price cap
An interagency committee has laid the predicate—declining prices and increasing supply--for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to lift the price cap on rice he implemented last month to curb inflation and buy time to go after grain smuggler and hoarders.
