Agriculture
DA, DOE target cheaper feedstock to boost local bioethanol, cut fuel import reliance
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Department of Energy (DOE) are exploring lower-cost, more varied raw materials to expand domestic bioethanol production, make local fuel competitive with imports, and safeguard farmers and related industries, officials confirmed.
Central bank warning drives DA to review food policies to protect consumers from price spikes
The Department of Agriculture is sharpening its strategy against the potential return of the El Niño weather phenomenon, responding directly to alerts from central bank officials that future droughts could trigger a new wave of inflation. Monetary authorities have emphasized that farm output and market prices are deeply linked, making agriculture policy a primary front in the country’s fight against rising living costs. For everyday consumers, any drop in farm production quickly turns into higher prices for kitchen staples, directly impacting household budgets.
Philippine egg producers unite to grow cage-free market
Philippine egg producers are joining forces to build the country’s emerging cage-free market, forming the first industry association focused on production as demand grows from hospitality, foodservice, and corporate buyers.
Philippine coconut exports surge 34% to $3.6B
The Philippine coconut industry is emerging as a major export growth driver, with shipments surging 34 percent to USD3.6 billion in 2025 as the government seeks to capture more global demand for higher-value coconut products.
Marcos backs DA, DOST drive to modernize PH egg industry
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday threw his support behind efforts to modernize the country’s egg industry during a visit to the P300-million processing facility of the Batangas Egg Producers Multipurpose Cooperative (BEPCO) here, accompanied by Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr.
