Agriculture
DA taking steps to ease price pressure to keep lid on inflation
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said Friday the Department of Agriculture is intensifying efforts to keep food prices stable through the holiday season, pointing to the sharp drop in rice, corn, vegetable, and meat prices and their crucial role in preserving the spending power of Filipino consumers—especially the poor.
New pork price caps imposed ahead of Christmas
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is stepping into the holiday rush with a firm hand, setting maximum suggested retail prices (MSRP) on pork in Metro Manila starting today to shield consumers from runaway costs while ensuring a fair return in the pork industry value chain.
Rice stocks higher as harvest nears peak
Rice stocks in the country rose 3.8 percent year-on-year to 2.55 million metric tons as of November 1, driven largely by the National Food Authority’s aggressive inventory buildup, the Philippine Statistics Authority said.
DA chief signals leaner rice imports amid strong harvest
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. signaled a major shift in the country’s rice import strategy on Wednesday, issuing an advisory that points to significantly lower import requirements for the first quarter of 2026.
DA prepares for major hiring as new agri laws take effect
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is preparing to hire thousands of new workers as recently passed and upcoming laws are expected to significantly increase the demand for agriculture and animal science professionals.
