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EL Niño agriculture damage balloons to P3.94 billion

Damage to the agriculture sector due to El Niño has reached P3.94 billion, covering 66,065 hectares and affecting 73,713 farmers and fisherfolk, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Loans to agriculture sector ‘quadrupled’ in 2023

The banking sector’s loan disbursements to the agriculture sector quadrupled last year after the government widened the number of projects considered as compliant with the 25 percent requirement, a member of the central bank’s Monetary Board said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

SM supports agriculture sector through farm-to-store program

The SM Group is ramping up its support for the country’s agriculture sector through a wider farm-to-store program being undertaken by food retail affiliate and community shopping mall chain WalterMart......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

DA forms team to go after agricultural smugglers

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has formed a team tasked to go after smuggled agriculture products with the appointment of a new officer-in-charge......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Department of Agriculture sees spike in fish,vegetables prices this Lent

A spike in the retail prices of fish and vegetables is expected during the Holy Week, Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said yesterday, even as he assured consumers that there will be enough supply of food commodities......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

P12 billion cash aid to rice farmers fully distributed by June – Department of Agriculture

The Department of Agriculture (DA) targets to complete the distribution of P12.09 billion cash assistance to nearly 2.4 million rice farmers by the end of the first half after the program was hindered by last year’s election ban......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Department of Agriculture clarifies report on armyworm infestation

Only 18 hectares of onion plantations in the country have been damaged due to armyworm or harabas infestation, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA)......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

Agriculture losses due to El Niño hit P1.23 billion

The agriculture sector has suffered P1.23 billion worth of damage due to the El Niño phenomenon since January, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Ombudsman suspends NFA execs amid cheap rice sale probe

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Laurel said that the Department of Agriculture has implemented the Ombudsman's preventive suspension order for the officials allegedly involved in the “improper” sale of rice buffer stocks......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

At WTO meet in UAE, Philippines expects deals on fisheries, agriculture, climate issues

By Binsal Abdulkader ABU DHABI, 25th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The Philippines expects successful negotiations on fisheries subsidies, agriculture, and climate issues at the World Trade Organisation's (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi, according to Alfredo E. Pascual, the Secretary for Trade and Industry of the Philippines. "I am particularly enthusiastic about welcoming Comoros and Timo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Bago City welcomes KOICA consultants for smart agriculture project

Bago City welcomes KOICA consultants for smart agriculture project.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

At WTO meet in UAE, Philippines expects deals on fisheries, agriculture, climate issues

By Binsal Abdulkader ABU DHABI, 25th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The Philippines expects successful negotiations on fisheries subsidies, agriculture, and climate issues at the World Trade Organisation's (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi, according to Alfredo E. Pascual, the Secretary for Trade and Industry of the Philippines. "I am particularly enthusiastic about welcoming Comoros and Timo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Minister MacAulay promotes Canada s world-class products in Malaysia and the Philippines

The Government of Canada is deepening ties in the Indo-Pacific region - a key market for Canadian farmers, fishers, and the agri-food sector. February 23, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada This week, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, visited Malaysia and the Philippines to strengthen regional partnerships and create ne.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Minister MacAulay promotes Canada s world-class products in Malaysia and the Philippines

The Government of Canada is deepening ties in the Indo-Pacific region - a key market for Canadian farmers, fishers, and the agri-food sector. February 23, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada This week, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, visited Malaysia and the Philippines to strengthen regional partnerships and create ne.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Department of Agriculture chief defends holding 400 gamefowls at NAIA

Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. came to the rescue of the newly appointed officer-in-charge (OIC) of the Bureau of Animal Industry after an importer of 400 gamefowls cried harassment over the decision to prevent the release of the fight roosters......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Laurel begins DA bureaus’ revamp

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has replaced the Bureau of Animal Industry director as bureaus will be revamped amid the ongoing reorganization of the Department of Agriculture.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Philippines, Canada to strengthen agriculture, tourism partnerships

The Philippines and Canada will boost agriculture and tourism partnerships as they celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Agri chief, MVP Group discuss investments in food security

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. met with business tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan, chairman of Metro Pacific Investments Corp., to discuss plans for significant investments in agriculture to support the government's food security goals......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Department of Agriculture to farmers: Replant immediately

The Department of Agriculture is urging rice farmers tilling at least 26,000 hectares to immediately replant palay after their harvest to mitigate the impact of El Niño on rice output......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Marcos to consider giving rice instead of cash to 4Ps beneficiaries – DA exec

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will seriously consider a suggestion to provide rice, rather than cash, to recipients of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). Department of Agriculture (DA) Usec. Roger Navarro revealed this in a press conference that followed a meeting between agriculture officials and the President in Malacañang on Tuesday. “It.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024