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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.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Farmers in the Philippines advised it's safe to plant despite upcoming La Nina
Philippine officials have assured farmers in the country that it is safe to plant crops during the rainy season and the predicted onset of La Nina, which is expected to be weak in the third quarter of this year, Philippine News Agency repor ...
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Governor of Cebu, Philippines encourages Camotes Island farmers to shift to yellow corn cultivation
Gwendolyn Garcia, Governor of Cebu, Philippines, engaged with landowners and farmers in Camotes Island, east of Cebu, advocating for a shift to planting yellow corn due to its high demand, The Freeman reported.
Monday, May 27, 2024
Chareon Pokphand Foods partners with Laoag, Philippines cooperative to launch modern shrimp farm
Thai company, Chareon Pokphand Foods (CPF), is partnering with the Government of Laoag Employees Development Cooperative (GLEDCO) to establish a modern shrimp farm in the coastal village of Cataban, Laoag city in Ilocos Norte province, Phil ...
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Swine farmers in the Philippines receive US$171,000 swine production boost
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Caraga Region, handed over a PHP 10 million (US$171,000) project to a group of swine farmers in Agusan del Norte, a province in the Caraga region, Philippine News Agency reported.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Farmers' group in Albay province, Philippines, receives government grant to boost pork supply
A farmers' group in Albay province, Philippines, assisted by the country's Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), has received a PHP 5.5 million (US$96,000) swine production grant from the Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA), Philippi ...
Friday, May 3, 2024
El-Nino-affected farmers in Philippines received US$38.2 million worth of aid, intervention
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) said on April 29 it has distributed ₱2.16 billion (US$38.2 million) worth of aid and intervention to local farmers and fishers affected by the El Niño phenomenon.
Monday, April 29, 2024
Farmers in Ilocos Norte, Philippines, get more than US$200,000 worth of cattle
The province of Ilocos Norte, the Philippines, distributed ₱16 million (US$277,184) worth of cattle to 261 farmer-beneficiaries on April 23.
Friday, April 26, 2024
Philippines' fish farmers encouraged to boost milkfish production amid El Nino effects
Philippines' fish farmers, particularly those cultivating brackish and marine species, are urged to capitalise on the opportunity to enhance milkfish production amid the ongoing effects of the El Nino phenomenon, Philippine News Agency repo ...
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
La Union, Philippines, to support drought-affected farmers, fisherfolk with cash aid
The provincial government of La Union, the Philippines, is set to distribute cash aid ranging from ₱8,000 (US$138.96) to ₱10,000 (US$173.70) to farmers and fisherfolk in the province affected by drought.
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.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Farmers' group seeks pork price ceiling in Philippines as retail costs rise
Farmers' group Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food is pushing for the imposition of a price ceiling for pork amid the continued spike in its retail cost, reaching as high as ₱420 (US$7.55) per kilo in some places.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Farmers in Philippines affected by El Nino to get credit, insurance assistance from government
The Philippine government will provide credit and insurance assistance to farmers and fishers affected by the El Niño phenomenon, said the country's Department of Agriculture (DA) early this month.
Friday, March 8, 2024
Victorias city, Philippines extends aid to swine farmers amid ASF outbreak
The city government of Victorias, located in Negros Occidental, Philippines, continues to provide aid to local swine farmers affected by the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak through the Swine Development Programme Insurance, SunStar repor ...
Friday, March 8, 2024
No justification for higher pork prices in Visayas and Mindanao, Philippines, according to farmers' group
The increase of retail pork prices in the Visayas and Mindanao, the Philippines, should not happen given that the prevailing live weight is only ₱180 (US$3.21) per kilo.

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