Agriculture
Gov’t accelerates coconut program to regain global lead
The Philippines, under the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., is ramping up its nationwide coconut replanting program. The country, the Department of Agriculture said, currently trails Indonesia, having lost the distinction as top coconut producer nearly three decades ago.
DA sees agricultural momentum in sugar surge
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is eyeing national food self-sufficiency within the next few years, driven in part by surging production figures from the country’s sugar industry—an indicator of broader agricultural momentum that could benefit rice and other staple crops.
Rice prices dip in June, may slow inflation further
The Philippine Statistics Authority's early June survey indicates a continued decline in regular milled rice prices, averaging P42.77 per kilogram—down nearly seventeen percent from P51.31 in the same period last year and slightly lower than May’s P43.64.
Palay, corn output expected to surge Q2—PSA estimate
Palay and corn production are poised for significant growth in the second quarter of 2025, latest estimates by the Philippine Statistics Authority showed.
DA rolls out P20 rice program in Siquijor
SIQUIJOR, Siquijor - Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Tuesday rolled out in this capital town the P20 rice program, a bold initiative aimed at delivering affordable rice to Filipinos and fulfilling the vision of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of inclusive growth and a food-secure Philippines.
