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Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Philippine agriculture chief calls for adoption of sustainable farming practices
Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has underscored the urgent need for the Philippines to adopt sustainable farming practices in light of intensifying challenges posed by climate change, population growth, and shri ...
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Philippine agriculture chief calls for improved infrastructure to cut farmers' transport costs
Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on February 17 underscored the need for a better infrastructure to lower transport costs for farmers.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Philippine agriculture sector's output fell by 2.2% last year due to El Nino
The El Niño phenomenon had brought down the output of the Philippines' agriculture sector by 2.2% in 2024.
Monday, January 6, 2025
Philippine agriculture official expands copra meal project to country's Western Visayas
Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has ordered the expansion of the Protein-Enriched Copra Meal (PECM) Commercialization Project to the country's Western Visayas region.
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Philippine agriculture sector grapples with climate disruptions and structural challenges
The Philippine agriculture, forestry, and fisheries (AFF) sector is closing 2024 amidst significant challenges, including climate-related disruptions and ongoing structural issues.
Monday, November 11, 2024
Philippine agriculture sector braces for recovery amid climate challenges and ASF threats
The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines has assured that recovery measures are underway to counter the impacts of El Nino, La Nina, successive typhoons, and African swine fever (ASF) on the nation's agricultural sector.
Monday, November 11, 2024
Philippine agriculture chamber backs imports to build up country's dairy cattle numbers
The Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food, Inc. (PCAF) said it supports efforts to expand the country's dairy cattle herd through imports and cited the need to build up the industry's capabilities in artificial insemination.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Philippine agriculture can realise full potential with new strategies, modern practices, says committee official
Jose Ma. "Joey" Concepcion III, lead of the Private Sector Advisory Council Jobs Committee in the Philippines, on October 3 said the country's agriculture sector could reach its full potential if it redefines strategies and adopts ...
Monday, August 5, 2024
Philippine agriculture to potentially get lower fund allocation
The Philippines' agriculture sector may get lower allocation under a record ₱6.352 trillion (US$109 billion) National Expenditure Program (NEP) for 2025, compared to other sectors, specifically, education and transport.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Commissioned project aids Philippine agriculture by using satellites
Technology experts in the Philippines have started digitally mapping all food producing areas and their supporting public works infrastructure in the country to help sustain food security and accelerate production, an information and commun ...
Monday, April 22, 2024
Philippine agriculture official acknowledges pork producers' resilience and dedication
Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has lauded pork producers from across the Philippines for their resilience and dedication as he highlighted the critical role of collaboration in achieving food security.
Friday, April 12, 2024
Philippine agriculture office unveils 50-hectare corn model farm in La Union province
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture Region 1 (Ilocos Region) office, through its Corn Banner Program, recently showcased a 50-hectare corn model farm during a field day at Luzong Sur village in Bangar town, La Union province, on Apri ...
Monday, March 11, 2024
More cooperation between India and Philippines to benefit Philippine agriculture companies
Philippine agriculture companies, as well as those in the financial technology and cybersecurity sectors, are expected to benefit from increased cooperation in digitisation and sustainability between India and the Philippines, said Indian A ...
Sunday, July 19, 2020
Philippine agriculture department gives cattle to Ilocos farmers
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) has given at least 60 heads of high-breed cattle to beneficiaries from five farmers' associations in Ilocos Region provinces under its loan breeder scheme, Manila Times reported
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
New Philippine agriculture chief plans to boost local farming
Newly-appointed Agriculture Secretary William Dar announced Tuesday his plan to make the sector more profitable and lift the income of millions of farmers and fishers, the Manila Standard reports.

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