Agriculture
PH pushes for fair rules in global ocean treaty talks
The Philippines has called for robust, transparent, and inclusive governance mechanisms in the implementation of a landmark global ocean treaty, citing its economic and environmental significance, particularly for archipelagic and developing states.
NFA moving rice stocks to Visayas preparatory to P20/kilo rice program
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has instructed the National Food Authority (NFA) to begin repositioning rice stocks to the Visayas in preparation for the launch of the P20-per-kilo rice program.
NFA buffer stock rises as rice harvest peaks
The National Food Authority (NFA) has significantly increased its rice buffer stock, now equivalent of 7.56 million 50-kilo bags of milled rice, as the summer harvest reaches its peak.
“We cook and eat NFA rice everyday” – Agri chief Tiu-Laurel
The Department of Agriculture (DA) strongly rebuked on Tuesday Vice President Sara Duterte over what it described as a “deeply hurtful” and baseless remark suggesting that the government’s P20-per-kilo rice initiative involves substandard rice fit for animals, not people.
Manila, Seoul strengthen agri-machinery ties with planned KAMIC Hub
The Department of Agriculture (DA) reaffirmed its commitment to the establishment of the Korea Agriculture Machinery Industry Complex (KAMIC) in Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, signaling a significant step forward in the country's agricultural modernization efforts.
