Agriculture
Rice harvest seen aggregating 20 million MT this year
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said rice production across the country is expected to hit 20 million metric tons in 2023.
Asia feels the sting of India’s onion export ban
India's ban on the export of onions has driven up prices of the vegetable for Asian buyers, who are scrambling for cheaper alternatives, particularly as New Delhi is unlikely to lift the curbs before general elections next year.
Notwithstanding El Niño weather disruptions, Metro Manila water supply seen sufficient over 6 months
Water supply in Metro Manila is seen sufficient to meet demand no matter the projected impact of El Niño in the first six months next year, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
Danish dairy group launches product awareness in PH
The campaign, called Organic Dairy PH, which was prepared by the inter-brand organization representing dairies in Denmark that is also supported by the European Union, highlights European organic dairy and empowers consumers to make informed decisions in selecting organic dairy products.
NIA fast-tracking completion of big projects
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has accelerated the completion of big-ticket projects, starting with the P1.276-billion Balbalungao small reservoir irrigation project (SRIP) in Lupao, Nueva Ecija.
