Agriculture
Laurel draws data-driven DA under new Malacanang mandate
Newly-minted Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Laurel Jr. on Monday bared the restoration of the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS) to improve the accuracy of data, and by extension policy making, at the agency.
Agriculture Chief says modernization, boosting food production main priority
Newly-appointed Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. on Monday said his priority is to increase food production and modernize agriculture to make a bigger contributor to the domestic economy and a major job generator.
Food trends for 2024 bared
Whole Foods Market, a US-based multinational supermarket chain, has released its food trends forecast for 2024, predicting the rise in popularity of caffeine with added benefits, use of cacao pulp, water stewardship, and complex heat from peppers, among others.
Korea aids Ph’s rice supply chain
Korean and Philippine state agencies and corporations recently started construction on a new rice seed processing facility and warehouse with cold storage, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties.
India cuts floor price for basmati rice exports to revive shipments
India has cut the floor price for basmati rice exports to $950 per metric ton from $1,200, a government source told Reuters on Thursday, after farmers and exporters complained it was damaging the trade by stalling shipments.
