Agriculture
DA concludes consultations on proposed RICE Act
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has concluded a nationwide series of multi-sectoral consultations on House Bill No. 1, the proposed Rice Industry and Consumer Empowerment (RICE) Act, and other related measures that seek to amend the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL). The consultations aim to gather broad-based insights and recommendations from rice industry stakeholders to ensure that the final version of the proposal is robust and equitable.
Gov’t to use NFA as temporary benchmark for palay floor price
The government’s move to impose a floor price for rice purchases by state agencies is expected to set a strong benchmark that will raise farmers’ incomes and strengthen the National Food Authority’s (NFA) role in ensuring fair grain prices, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said Wednesday.
Philippines, Türkiye eye deeper agri-trade, halal collaboration
The Philippines is stepping up agricultural ties with Türkiye, targeting stronger trade in poultry, seafood, and tropical products while boosting Halal-certified feed production. A recent meeting between represenatives of the Department of Agriculture and the Turkish Embassy focused on enhancing food security and opening new markets for high-value Philippine exports.
Modern rice seed complex rises in Nueva Ecija
The governments of the Philippines and South Korea have opened new rice seed processing and cold storage facilities at the Department of Agriculture–Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) in Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. The project marks PhilRice’s 40th anniversary and aims to modernize the country’s rice seed supply chain.
DA suspends Netherlands poultry imports
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has temporarily banned the import of poultry products, including meat, eggs, and day-old chicks, from the Netherlands due to a recent bird flu outbreak.
