Agriculture
DA, SRA receive from Japan 800M-yen worth of farm equipment for small sugarcane farmers
On Saturday, the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) received 800 million yen (P300-million) worth of farm equipment for Filipino...
Big time onion smuggler arrested, DA chief says
Newly-appointed agriculture secretary Francisco “Sec Kiko” Tiu Laurel, Jr., said law enforcers have captured a big-time onion smuggler in Batangas.
Agri chief eyes better post-harvest, farm logistics to cut food cost
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. said improving post-harvest facilities to boost yield and enhance logistics in the farm sector are among the key measures to reduce the cost of agricultural products.
Cavite fish kill economic impact ruled out
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said the fish kill in Cañacao Bay in Cavite is not expected to have any significant impact on the broad economy.
DA declares Cotabato free from bird flu
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has declared the province of Cotabato free from the dreaded avian influenza.
