Agriculture
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.
Century Pacific expands coconut venture in Mindanao
Century Pacific Food Inc. (CNPF) is deepening its footprint in the global coconut industry with a USD45 million (P2.6 billion) investment to acquire and upgrade a coconut processing facility in Tupi, South Cotabato, as demand for coconut-based products surges worldwide.
Palay output up 18 percent, corn dips in 3Q—PSA
Palay production for the third quarter is projected to rise by 18 percent year-on-year to 3.93 million metric tons, largely driven by a surge in output from rainfed areas, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Global rice glut to drive prices lower in coming months—IRRI
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) anticipates further drops in global rice prices from the current range—equivalent to P18 to P20 per kilo, excluding tariffs. The institute points to a world market flooded with supply and aggressive pricing by major exporters as key drivers of the slide.
