Agriculture
TS Ramil causes P12.41-M initial agri damage — DA
Tropical Storm Ramil has caused an initial P12.41 million in damage to the agriculture sector, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported Wednesday, citing its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Operations Center.
Food costs top public concerns in new survey
A recent nationwide survey by Social Weather Stations (SWS) revealed that a majority of Filipinos (56 percent) want President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to prioritize lowering the price of rice and other food products, highlighting persistent economic concerns.
DA bats for $108.88-M in agri-food projects
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has bared a $108.88 million agrifood investment portfolio focused on mango, abaca, seaweeds, and bamboo at the 2025 Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum during the World Food Forum hosted by the FAO on 14 October this year.
Majority of Filipinos prioritize food price cuts – survey
A recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey commissioned by the Stratbase Group reveals that 56 percent of Filipinos view reducing food prices—especially rice and other staples—as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s top priority.
DA ends poultry ban, imposes cattle ban on Spain
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted its temporary ban on poultry imports from Turkey, Romania, and Argentina, citing the resolution of previous avian influenza outbreaks in these countries.
