Agriculture
Gov’t launches P20 rice pilot in Visayas amid P4.5-B subsidy push
The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Wednesday the launch of a pilot program offering rice at a subsidized price of P20 per kilogram, with implementation starting in the Visayas region.
DA chief unveils P20/kilo rice project; pilot test in Visayas
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday unveiled an initiative that will fulfill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s campaign promise to lower rice prices to P20 per kilo.
PhilMech hits 2024 mechanization targets, boosts rice farming efficiency
The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech), under the Department of Agriculture (DA), met its rice mechanization targets in 2024, delivering thousands of machines and expanding its support program for farmers, cooperatives, and local government units (LGUs).
Gov’t targets 205K farmers in climate-resilient agri rollout
The Philippine government, in collaboration with international partners, has identified key municipalities for the rollout of the Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA) interventions under the $39-million "Adapting Philippine Agriculture to Climate Change" (APA) Project.
DA rolls out cost-tracking system to curb pork price hikes
The Department of Agriculture (DA), through its marketing arm Food Terminal Inc. (FTI), is set to implement a cost-tracking system by May in a bid to promote price transparency and protect consumers from excessive pork markups.
