Agriculture
Roads, recipes and rural riches: farm tourism gets a lift
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to strengthen the connection between farming and tourism in the Philippines. The partnership aims to turn farms into tourist destinations while promoting local food and Filipino cuisine.
Japan grants ¥1.7B grant for high-tech rice hub in Isabela
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency have signed a ¥1.7-billion grant to build a modern rice processing system in Isabela province to strengthen government rice buffer stocks.
DA, Australia step up talks on banana exports
The Department of Agriculture (DA), is continuing coordination with Australian authorities to open the Australian market for Philippine Cavendish banana exports.
More US chicken back on table as DA eases import curbs
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted its temporary ban on poultry imports from the US states of Illinois and Wisconsin, allowing chicken products from these areas to enter the Philippines again. However, imports from Kansas remain suspended due to ongoing bird flu outbreaks.
Imported onion stocks not enough to depress prices
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said current imported onion stocks are not enough to cause a major drop in red onion prices, following complaints from farmers in Nueva Ecija.
