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Onion prices plunge; DA suspends imports
The Department of Agriculture has ordered the suspension of onion imports as the farmgate price of white onions went down to P18 per kilo amid the flooding of imported bulbs......»»
DA halts onion imports as oversupply drives prices down
The Department of Agriculture on Friday ordered the suspension of onion imports until May, citing abundant supply of onions in the country......»»
Armyworms infestation: 40 percent of Central Luzon onion farmers affected
Up to 40 percent of onion farmers in Central Luzon have been affected by an infestation of armyworms......»»
State of calamity: DTI implements price freeze on basic goods in Cebu
State of calamity: DTI implements price freeze on basic goods in Cebu.....»»
Makers freeze prices of select items until July 10
Some manufacturers are implementing a voluntary price freeze until July to help address the impact of El Niño on prices of goods, according to the Department of Trade and Industry......»»
Ecija onion farmers get storage facilities
The Department of Agriculture has turned over two onion cold storage facilities to the DA-Central Luzon office in Nueva Ecija......»»
Onion capital holds Sibuyas Festival
Onion capital holds Sibuyas Festival.....»»
EDITORIAL — A different onion crisis
During the 2022 Christmas holidays, Filipinos reeled from the eye-watering prices of red onions, which surged to over P700 a kilo, with no white onions to be had for onion rings, burgers and bistek......»»
No rice subsidies, cash assistance for El Niño-stricken local food producers – KMP
By ZYSA MEI ELLORAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – The farmers are hungry. This is the sentiment of Filipino farmers as they continue to call for government support having suffered the worst impacts of the El Niño phenomenon, resulting in heavy losses in their livelihood. “Farmers need an urgent and concrete response from the government. Farmers need… The post No rice subsidies, cash assistance for El Niño-stricken local food producers – KMP appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
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......»»
Ban on onion imports extended until July
The Philippines has extended the ban on the importation of onions until July to prevent a glut in local supplies following historic production levels, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»
DA moving to prevent decline in onion farmgate price
Efforts are now being done to prevent the further decline in the farmgate price of onions as farmers are forced to sell their produce at about P20 per kilo, Department of Agriculture spokesman Arnel De Mesa said......»»
Usual suspects involved in onion supply, price manipulation – group
The same individuals who have been identified as involved in hoarding and manipulating the supply and prices of onions during the investigation of the House of Representatives and the Senate are the same people behind the current slump in farmgate prices of the bulbs, according to the head of a farmers’ group......»»
AMLC freezes assets of 8 terrorist groups
The Anti-Money Laundering Council has issued orders to freeze the assets of eight groups and a person designated as terrorists by the Anti-Terrorism Council......»»
US airlines cancel over 2,000 flights due to massive winter storm
Airlines in the United States canceled more than 2,000 flights on Friday after a massive winter storm knocked out power and affected businesses in 12 states ahead of a likely brutal freeze over the weekend. A total of 2,058 flights were canceled and 5,846 flights were delayed as of 5.30 p.m. ET, according to flight-tracking.....»»
PBBM to distribute land titles, support services to Eastern Visayas farmers
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is set to lead the distribution of 5,438 land titles and P509.45 million worth of support services projects to farmers of Eastern Visayas region on May 20, 2024, to be held at Tacloban City Convention Center. Of the 5,438 land titles, 5,400 are electronic titles issued under the Support to […] The post PBBM to distribute land titles, support services to Eastern Visayas farmers appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»
Tartaria farmers defend community despite assaults, arson from armed security
Tensions in the peasant community of Lupang Tartaria flared up starting April 16 when armed security forces from Jarton Security Agency, Inc. began threatening to erect a barricade around the vicinity. In response, the farmers erected their own fence and set up a protest camp. The post Tartaria farmers defend community despite assaults, arson from armed security appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Tartaria farmers defend their land, resist entry of armed goons
At least 60 armed personnel have been reportedly building fences in the farmlands of barangay Tartaria, Silang, Cavite since April 16, prompting farmers to defend their community. The post Tartaria farmers defend their land, resist entry of armed goons appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Farmers, fishers demand immediate relief for El Niño impacts
“NFA should release the rice from warehouses and distribute it to farmers and fishermen who lost their income due to El Niño instead of making a profit and selling to private traders. Many are already complaining of hunger and loss, so the distribution of aid and compensation should be stepped up." The post Farmers, fishers demand immediate relief for El Niño impacts appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
2,000 Cebu farmers benefit from NIA’s irrigation system
An areal view of farmers tending their crops. | Photo from NIA-7 CEBU CITY, Philippines — Thousands of Cebu farmers benefitted from existing irrigation systems of the NIA or National Irrigation Administration the agency’s regional office said. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama recently declared a “state of calamity” in some mountain barangays in the city.....»»