Agriculture
DA orders nationwide survey to check issues in farm aid distribution
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has ordered a nationwide ground survey of farmer-beneficiaries to verify complaints about allegedly substandard seeds, questionable fertilizer quality, and unreliable farm machinery distributed through government programs.
DA readies P150-M fuel subsidy as oil nears $80 per barrel; says food supply steady
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it has set aside P150 million for fuel subsidies if global oil prices average more than $80 per barrel for a month, a trigger meant to cushion farmers, fishers and public transport drivers from rising costs.
DA opens 45-day summer internship for youth
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will launch its 2026 Summer Youth Internship Program on April 24, offering young Filipinos 45 days of paid government work until June 30.
DA monitors Middle East tensions on food, trade impact
The Department of Agriculture is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East following a US airstrike on Iran, warning that a prolonged escalation could quickly ripple through Philippine agriculture through higher fuel, fertilizer, and freight costs.
Ahunan, Prime Infra launch livelihood program for Pakil farmers
Ahunan Power Inc. and Prime Infra Foundation have launched a new livelihood program in Pakil, Laguna to help local farmers increase their income through mushroom growing and vermicomposting.
