Agriculture
PCAFI urges Congress to reform agri import tariffs, MAV system
The Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food, Inc. (PCAFI) is calling on Congress to prioritize amendments to key provisions on agricultural imports, specifically advocating for reforms in tariff utilization and the Minimum Access Volume (MAV) system—moves seen to significantly impact domestic agricultural productivity and competitiveness.
DA rolls out Gulayan sa Bayan for food security
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has formally released policy guidelines for the proposed Gulayan sa Bayan (GSB) program, which aims to improve food security and address malnutrition through the establishment of community-based vegetable nurseries nationwide.
DA lifts poultry import ban from Brazil
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has lifted the import ban on poultry and related products from Brazil, following confirmation that the country is now free of avian influenza.
DA eyes boost to pork, chicken supply to ease inflation pressure
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said Friday the slight increase in June inflation underscores the urgent need for the Department of Agriculture (DA) to intensify efforts in addressing food-driven price pressures—especially from fish, pork, and chicken.
GenSan fish port upgrade signals push for fisheries reform
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Friday inspected the ongoing rehabilitation of the General Santos City Fish Port Complex, underlining the administration’s commitment to modernizing the fisheries sector and improving the livelihood of coastal communities.
