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Monday, July 29, 2024
Philippines' farmers urge President Marcos to emphasise local agriculture amid import concerns
Farmers' groups have called on Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to declare a policy focusing on local production in his upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA), amid an influx of imported agricultural products, The Philippine St ...
Friday, July 19, 2024
Extreme weather may hinder economic contribution of Philippines' agriculture, fisheries sector
The economic contribution of the Philippines' agriculture and fisheries sectors would remain relatively flat this year as the country reels from extreme weather conditions and persisting pests and diseases, a unit of the University of Asia ...
Thursday, July 18, 2024
US$164 million of investments poured into Philippines agriculture during first five months this year
The Philippines' Board of Investments (BOI) has approved ₱9.59 billion (US$164 million) worth of investments in the country's agriculture sector during the first five months of 2024, all of which were endorsed by the Department of Agricultu ...
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Possible commercial launch of ASF vaccine in Philippines by this year, agriculture secretary says
The Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA) is targeting the commercial rollout of a long-awaited vaccine against African swine fever (ASF) to revitalise the local hog industry from adverse effects of animal disease.
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Philippines' Department of Agriculture conducts trade checks in Quezon city, Manila
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) conducted trade checks to ensure availability of safe and affordable meat in three supermarkets in Quezon city, Manila, Philippine News Agency reported.
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Philippines' Department of Agriculture to provide aid to farmers, fishers affected by typhoon
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) is closely monitoring the agriculture sector and has assured aid for farmers and fishers affected by Typhoon Aghon.
Monday, May 27, 2024
Philippines' Agriculture Secretary monitors price movements as country prepares for La Nina
Philippines' Agriculture Secretary Francisco "Kiko" Tiu Laurel Jr. announced that he is personally overseeing the movement of prices for rice, corn, and other agricultural products as the country transitions from El Nino to La Nin ...
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Philippines' Department of Agriculture proposes including eggs in disaster relief packs
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering a collaboration with the country's Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to include eggs in disaster relief packs, which aims to support producers and promote nutr ...
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Philippines' Department of Agriculture to verify El Nino agricultural damage reports
A senior official from the Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA) said that all agricultural damage caused by El Nino undergo a meticulous verification process before their public release, Philippine News Agency reported.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Philippines' share of agriculture loans grew in 2022
The share of agriculture loans and services granted by the Philippines' banking sector picked up to 18.1% in 2022 from 17.6% in 2021 as the Philippines' agriculture industry slowly recovered from the COVID pandemic.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Philippines' Department of Agriculture proposes buffer stocking to counter price manipulation
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) has put forth a proposal during the National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC) meeting, suggesting a maximum buffer stock of agricultural products for up to 10 days to combat illegal price man ...
Monday, April 22, 2024
Philippines' Department of Agriculture plans doubling budget for farm infrastructures in 2025
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced its intention to prioritise the construction of farm infrastructures in 2025 to benefit a larger number of farmers and fishermen, Philippine News Agency reported.
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Philippines' Agriculture Secretary defends fish import ban amid industry concerns
Philippines' Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr has justified his decision to prohibit the importation of certain fish species, asserting that it will not hinder the production of canned fish, particularly mackerel, GMA News repo ...
Friday, April 5, 2024
Philippines' Department of Agriculture pacifies concerns over rabies cases in cattle and pigs
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) recently allayed fears over reported cases of rabies among cattle and pigs in the country's Marinduque and Pampanga provinces.
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Philippines agriculture teams to oversee infrastructure projects that will drive country's food production
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) has formed three teams within the department to oversee the undertaking of infrastructure projects that would boost food production in the country.

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