Agriculture
DA unveils sweeping reforms to fix farming’s broken economics
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is rolling out a sweeping reform agenda aimed at fixing what it calls the “broken economics” of Philippine agriculture, a push that Malacañang sees as central to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s lasting legacy before he leaves office in June 2028.
QSRs, kiosks power Philippine dining boom
Quick service restaurants (QSRs) and food kiosks are set to drive growth in the Philippine foodservice industry in 2026, as consumers prioritize affordability, convenience, and speed, according to the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture.
DA orders FTI to buy mung beans, chili to steady prices, cut imports
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has directed state-owned Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) to buy large volumes of mung beans and chili peppers directly from local farmers to stabilize prices and reduce dependence on imports.
DA lifts ban on pork imports from Poland
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted the temporary ban on the importation of pork and other swine products from Poland, citing the country’s policy on African swine fever (ASF) regionalization.
DA tests redclaw crayfish as high-value aquaculture crop
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is piloting the culture of Australian redclaw crayfish in Nueva Ecija, a province best known for rice, to assess its commercial potential as a high-value aquaculture species.
