Agriculture
USDA to lead April trade mission to Philippines with 58 US groups
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will send a trade mission to the Philippines from April 13 to 16, 2026, aiming to expand opportunities for American agricultural exports.
DA downplays worst-case oil shock impact on food prices
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has assured the public that fears of a sharp rise in food prices and a potential global oil shock are unlikely, saying worst-case projections do not reflect government intervention plans.
USDA targets Philippine market with trade mission
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) will lead a high-level trade mission to Manila from April 13 to 16, aiming to expand market access for American farmers, ranchers, and food producers in one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies.
DA steps up onion purchases in Mindoro to shield farmers and consumers against price swings
The Department of Agriculture (DA), through its state-run Food Terminal Inc. (FTI), has launched a major intervention in Occidental Mindoro, ramping up purchases of onions to stabilize farm prices and avert supply shocks.
Mega Prime, CPF build bigger basket for more eggs
Mega Prime Foods Inc., known for Mega Sardines, is stepping decisively beyond seafood, partnering with Thailand-based Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) in a move that signals a broader pivot in the Philippines’ food production strategy.
