Agriculture
Rice, corn production show growth amid favorable conditions – USDA report
The Philippines is poised to see improvements in its rice and corn production for marketing year 2025-2026, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Manila.
PhilFIDA distributes abaca equipment in Northern Mindanao
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) is stepping up efforts to enhance abaca fiber production in Northern Mindanao by distributing spindle stripping machines to local farmer cooperatives.
DA regulates garlic prices amid efforts to lift production; considers rice tariff adjustments
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is taking steps to regulate garlic prices, which sell from P140 to P150 a kilo at present, as part of broader efforts to control the rising cost of essential commodities.
NFA boosts buffer rice stock, cuts 2024 deficit amid challenges
The National Food Authority (NFA), a government agency under the Department of Agriculture, made significant strides in 2024, achieving its highest rice buffer stocks in years, improving its operations, and significantly reducing its deficit despite facing challenges stemming from a leadership change and an ongoing Ombudsman investigation.
DA chief inaugurates P60M Rosales Agricultural Trading Center
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. recently led the inauguration of the Rosales Agricultural Trading Center, a P60-million project aimed at enhancing the profitability of farmers and agricultural cooperatives, helping them transform into trade-focused, empowered individuals.
