Agriculture
PBBM EOs seen lifting farmers, fishers from poverty
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said two new executive orders (EOs) signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. are meant to help farmers and fisherfolk earn more and have steadier incomes.
EU-ASEAN Council, DA boost agricultural cooperation
The EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) met with officials from the Department of Agriculture (DA) to strengthen cooperation on agriculture, trade, and sustainability between the European Union and the Philippines.
DA launches ‘Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!’ program in Davao
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Friday led the launch in Davao City of “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!”, the flagship food security program of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. that delivers rice at only P20 per kilo — a lifeline for the vulnerable sectors and a new market opportunity for Filipino farmers.
PhilFIDA adopts PCA system to monitor abaca prices
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) is set to use the Philippine Coconut Authority’s (PCA) daily price monitoring system to track abaca prices more effectively.
Coffee growers propose allocation from tariff funds for coffee development
Stakeholders in the Philippine coffee sector are urging the government to develop an updated roadmap to boost local coffee production, highlighting the country’s heavy reliance on imports.
