Agriculture
PH launches first commercial mango export to Italy
The Philippines has successfully completed its first commercial shipment of mangoes to Italy, marking a milestone in the country’s agricultural export expansion, the Department of Agriculture (DA)announced Monday.
Pinoy pork hogs spotlight in swine festival
The sizzle of pork and the spirit of Filipino resilience took center stage at Hog Festival 2025—a vibrant celebration of culinary creativity and agricultural pride hosted by the National Federation of Hog Farmers Inc. (NatFed).
Gold lifts PH 1Q mine output despite nickel, copper price dip
The country's metallic mineral production surged by 22.8 percent year-on-year in 1Q 2025, reaching ₱63.88 billion, driven primarily by strong gold, silver, and iron ore output, according to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB).
Siquijor melioidosis cases trigger agri-health alert
The Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) and its Negros Island Regional Field Office (DARFO-NIR) confirmed the ongoing coordination with the Department of Health (DOH) following the confirmation of human melioidosis cases in Siquijor.
Unlicensed agri firm busted for illegally selling agrochemicals
The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA), an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the Philippine National Police’s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group–National Capital Region (CIDG-NCR), has confiscated thousands of unregistered pesticide and fertilizer products valued at approximately P4 million.
