Agriculture
Agricultural trade deficit in 4Q widens to $3.22B
The Philippines’ trade in agricultural products in the fourth quarter of 2022 showed a wider deficit of $3.22 billion from the year-earlier period, with cereals accounting for nearly one-fifth of total agricultural imports.
NIA starts construction of P600 million Capiz irrigation project
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has started the construction of the P664.75-million Bayuyan small reservoir irrigation project (SRIP) in President Roxas, Capiz.
BFAR assures sufficient fish supply as Lenten Week approaches
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Thursday assured the public of adequate fish supply as the approaching Lenten holidays typically boosts demand and cause prices to spike.
Farmer groups blast subsidized rice in Kadiwa stores
Industry stakeholders on Thursday said government efforts to sell rice at P25 per kilo through state-run Kadiwa rolling stores might be long on intention but warned that such are unsustainable in the long run.
Aboitiz group launches tech-assisted pilot program helping farmers optimize produce
The Aboitiz group on Thursday launched a pilot cold storage unit in Mankayan, Benguet called Fresh Depot which aims to help farmers manage their farm produce and optimize crop yield.
