Agriculture
DA seeks other agencies’ support to revitalize abaca industry
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. will seek the support of key government agencies, particularly the central bank and the Department of Foreign Affairs, in the Department of Agriculture's renewed effort to revitalize the abaca industry—an essential sector that provides livelihood for over 1.5 million Filipinos.
DA chief pledges onion research and extension center, boost productivity
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. announced that the Department of Agriculture (DA) will establish the country’s first onion research and extension center dedicated to revitalize the “sibuyas” industry and fittingly locate it in Bongabon, the Philippines’ leading onion producer.
Kadiwa stores expanding into post offices
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Philippine Postal Corp. (PHLPost) have signed a groundbreaking agreement to expand the reach of the government’s Kadiwa rolling store program, offering consumers easier access to affordable agricultural products.
Minimal PH impact expected from U.S. tariff hikes
The Philippines is expected to experience minimal disruption from the United States' upcoming tariff hikes, set to take effect 9 April 2025, according to local agricultural leaders.
PhilRice testing Japan’s solar-powered weed-control robot
The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) has embarked on a partnership with Japan-based Newgreen Inc. to field-test the solar-powered robot, Aigamorobo, designed to combat weed growth in rice fields.
