Agriculture
DA pushes PFDA port upgrades for jobs, innovation
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Tuesday highlighted the drive of the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) to modernize the country’s major fish ports under the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) to turn traditional fishing hubs like Navotas into modern agri-fishery business centers that create jobs, attract investments, and cultivate a new generation of entrepreneurs.
DA declares Bulacan avian influenza free
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has officially declared the Province of Bulacan as free from highly pathogenic avian influenza, following effective containment of a confirmed outbreak in December 2024.
Gov’t orders FMR projects transfer to DA
The Department of Agriculture will take over starting 2026 from the Department of Public Works and Highways the development of farm-to-market roads—vital infrastructure that drives rural economies, lowers production costs, and brings prosperity to the countryside.
DA lifts temporary ban on poultry imports from 3 countries
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted its temporary import ban on wild and domestic birds from Argentina, Romania, and Turkey, following the containment of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in those regions.
Sardines, anchovies found vulnerable to climate change – DA study
Sardines and anchovies, two of the country’s most vital fishery commodities, have been identified as moderately vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA) through the National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI).
