Bumper harvest of palay seen in Q1
Despite threats of El Niño, the country’s palay output in the first quarter likely inched up year-on-year to over 4.8 million metric tons on the back of higher yield......»»
BSP seen to cut rates by 100 bps this year
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is seen slashing interest rates by as much as 100 basis points this year as easing inflation could support the growth of the country’s banking sector in the next two years, Fitch Ratings said......»»
Juvenile sharks seen frolicking in shores of Santander, Cebu
CONSOLACION, Cebu – Juvenile sharks were seen frolicking off the shores of Santander town in the southernmost tip of Cebu on Tuesday, February 13. Cris Ungab Oniong captured on video the juvenile sharks seemingly playing on the shallow portions of the town’s shore when he visited Santander. The video showed the sharks swimming along the.....»»
Newly inaugurated roads in Dalaguete seen to help farmers
Newly inaugurated roads in Dalaguete seen to help farmers.....»»
10 prutas na swak ngayong tag-init
Sagana na harvest ang mga magsasaka ng mga prutas ngayong mainit na panahon kaya naman alamin ang mga masustansyang prutas na mainam at malinamnam ngayong Summer heat. The post 10 prutas na swak ngayong tag-init first appeared on Abante......»»
Rice Vanguards harvest win No. 3
Nueva Ecija extended its winning run while Pampanga sustained its recovery in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season last Thursday at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando, Pampanga......»»
Tighter control over rice imports, direct buying from farmers eyed
The Department of Agriculture is seeking tighter control over the rice industry by restricting imports during harvest seasons and inspecting warehouses of traders and importers......»»
Philippines to import less rice this year – USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has lowered its rice import forecast for the Philippines to 3.9 million metric tons (MT) as it expects the country to have a better harvest than earlier projected......»»
3 ex-NABCOR officials get 8 years for graft
The Sandiganbayan has sentenced three officials of the now defunct state firm National Agribusiness Corp. (NABCOR) to up to eight years in prison over the allegedly anomalous procurement of P95.5 million worth of post-harvest facilities and equipment in 2007 to 2008......»»
Philippines, IRRI ink MOU to boost rice output
MANILA, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to help boost rice production in the Philippines. The DA said the five-year MOU seeks to boost the country's rice industry through sustainable practices that enhance yield, reduce production costs, minimize post-harvest.....»»
Philippines, IRRI ink MOU to boost rice output
MANILA, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to help boost rice production in the Philippines. The DA said the five-year MOU seeks to boost the country's rice industry through sustainable practices that enhance yield, reduce production costs, minimize post-harvest.....»»
Philippine agricultural sector grows 1.2 pct in 2023
MANILA, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine agriculture sector grew by 1.2 percent in 2023, driven by higher poultry and livestock production, increased fruit harvest and record rice output, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) said Friday. "Agriculture has contributed positively to the growth of the economy last year. But certainly, we could do more," Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said......»»
Philippine agricultural sector grows 1.2 pct in 2023
MANILA, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine agriculture sector grew by 1.2 percent in 2023, driven by higher poultry and livestock production, increased fruit harvest and record rice output, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) said Friday. "Agriculture has contributed positively to the growth of the economy last year. But certainly, we could do more," Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said......»»
DA releases P130 million worth of aid to CAR farmers
The government has turned over P130 million worth of financial aid, equipment and irrigation projects to farmers in the Cordillera Administrative Region to boost their vegetable output and improve post-harvest facilities......»»
Conflict-stricken villagers in Agusan del Norte get farm machinery from ICRC
The International Committee of the Red Cross has provided post-harvest facilities to 107 marginalized families in Cabadbaran City in Agusan Del Norte to boost their agricultural productivity, badly stifled by armed conflicts in their villages......»»
Bataan farmers, LGUs receive farm equipment
Farm machinery and post-harvest equipment worth up to P35 million were distributed to 23 farmer cooperatives and local government units in Bataan on Friday, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»
DA: 30 percent of crops wasted due to poor logistics
Nearly a third or 30 percent of the country’s agricultural produce is wasted because of a poor logistics system, the Department of Agriculture said yesterday, as it cited the need to invest “heavily” in post-harvest facilities to reduce losses and lower commodity prices......»»
DA to build more Taguig cold storage facilities
The Department of Agriculture plans to construct more cold storage facilities at the Food Terminal Inc. in Taguig City as part of its strategy to address overproduction and minimize post-harvest losses of agricultural products, particularly vegetables and other high-value crops......»»
Project S.O.S. seen to enhance services for seniors in Mandaue
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Mandaue City is implementing a One-Stop-Shop project to further enhance its services for senior citizens. Called “Project S.O.S” or “Solving Mandaue City’s Ageing Problem Tomorrow, Today,” this will focus on making sustainable services more accessible to the city’s elderly residents. “Targeted na atoang mga programa because we want to give more.....»»
Mother s Day: Angelica Panganiban, Maxine Medina share how motherhood changed them
Celebrity mothers Angelica Panganiban and Maxine Medina have seen their lives take a brief but necessary pause since becoming moms......»»
Oil prices seen to decline again next week
Pump prices for fuel products could decline again next week, as oil prices in the Asian market fell amid favorable global political and economic conditions, according to the Department of Energy......»»