Agriculture
TWG to oversee FDA role transfer under AIDCA
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has created a Technical Working Group (TWG) to oversee the transfer of animal health regulatory functions from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) and the National Dairy Authority (NDA), as mandated by the newly signed Animal Industry Development and Competitiveness Act (AIDCA).
TS Ramil threatens 925K hectares of crops
Tropical Storm Ramil is threatening 925,100 hectares of standing crops across six agricultural regions, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said in a bulletin issued on October 17.
Philippine mangos shine at Rome Serbisyo Caravan
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. showcased Philippine mangoes at the “Serbisyo Caravan” held October 12 in Rome, highlighting their growing international appeal and the country’s export ambitions.
DA designates Batanes as organic farming province
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has officially declared Batanes as an “Organic Farming Practitioner Province,” a designation that is expected to enhance local livelihoods and position the province as a leading agro-tourism destination.
NFA pilots 1-ton palay storage pilot
The National Food Authority (NFA) launched a pilot test of a 1-tonner palay bagging system in select warehouses nationwide, aiming to reduce storage costs, improve grain preservation, and increase warehousing capacity by up to 30 percent.
