Agriculture
DAR distributes farm machinery and equipment in Caraga
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has distributed ₱59.99 million worth of farm machinery, inputs, and renewable energy equipment to support agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in the Caraga region, particularly in Agusan del Sur.
DA seeks House backing for RTL revision
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has sought the support of the members of House of Representatives' committee on agriculture, chaired by Quezon Rep. Wilfrido Mark Enverga, to support proposed amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law—calling the RTL a well-meaning policy whose certain provisions had failed to protect Filipino rice farmers.
DA chief urges Senate to back agri reforms, investment push
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. called on senators Wednesday to support major reforms and increased funding for the agriculture sector, citing decades of neglect that have left Filipino farmers struggling and the country heavily reliant on food imports.
DA pushes for more rice processing systems
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking to accelerate the development of additional rice processing systems (RPS) nationwide to improve post-harvest efficiency and support the National Food Authority (NFA), whose milling and drying capacity has declined following the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL).
MSRP on imported rice to stay despite import ban
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will maintain the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) of P43 per kilo for imported rice during the two-month rice import suspension set for September and October.
