Agriculture
PH eyes lower US tariffs on coconuts; Poultry imports spark local concerns
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday said the upcoming trade negotiations between the Philippines and the United States will focus on coconut exports and poultry imports, with significant economic implications for local producers.
P20 rice rollout launches in Cebu, signaling broader economic, policy impacts
CEBU CITY—Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. formally launched the administration’s flagship Katuparan ng Pangakong P20 na Bigas (KnP20) program in Cebu on Thursday, aligning with Labor Day celebrations and marking a key milestone in the Marcos administration food subsidy agenda.
Tilapia incubation program launched in Lanao del Norte
Aiming to spur economic growth and innovation in the aquaculture sector, the National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) has signed a memorandum of agreement with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Northern Mindanao and the local government of Lala, Lanao del Norte for the launch of the AquaBiz School and Technology Business Incubation program.
Pilot P20 rice program to benefit 15M households
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday said that up to 15 million poor Filipino households could benefit from the upcoming pilot run of the P20-per-kilogram subsidized rice program aimed at making affordable rice accessible.
DA to roll out P20/kg Rice Project in KADIWA Centers starting May
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. announced that the Department of Agriculture (DA) will launch the P20 Rice Project under the KADIWA ng Pangulo program on 2 May 2025.
