Agriculture
DA seeks P216-B budget boost for food security
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday urged senators to back the proposed P216.1-billion budget for the Department of Agriculture (DA) for 2026, calling it a crucial investment in food security and the welfare of farmers and fisherfolk.
DA rolls out cold storage in Zambales
The Department of Agriculture (DA) rolled out a comprehensive agricultural support package for farmers and fisherfolk in Zambales, highlighted by a P35-million modular cold storage facility set for completion by early 2026.
DA measures help shield poor from inflation
Targeted efforts by the Department of Agriculture (DA) to manage the supply and pricing of key food items, particularly rice, sugar, and corn, are helping protect the poorest Filipino households from the brunt of inflation, even as overall consumer prices rise.
DA pushes for increased crop insurance funding
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. is calling on Congress to increase the government’s crop insurance subsidy, aiming to expand coverage to 4.2 million agricultural workers by next year.
Drones deliver high yields in rice, weed control trials
The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) has reported promising results in using drones for weed control in wet direct-seeded rice fields.
