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The Department of Agriculture has imposed a 60-day restriction on pork imports after a preliminary investigation found that rising foreign shipments have seriously injured the domestic hog industry. The DA said falling farmgate prices have already cost local producers an estimated P27.9 billion in the first seven months of 2026. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) turned over a ₱65.6-million rice processing facility to a farmers’ cooperative in Nueva Ecija, providing local rice growers access to modern milling and drying equipment aimed at reducing postharvest losses, improving grain quality, and increasing the value of their harvests. Agriculture Undersecretary for Rice Industry Development Engr. Christopher Morales and […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) completed a P30-million small water impounding project in Tabuk City, Kalinga, expected to provide more reliable irrigation to 35 farmers cultivating 85 hectares and help cushion agricultural production against another spell of drought. The Bulo-Magasusu Small Water Impounding Project in Barangay Bulo is part of the government’s broader effort to […]
To expand the market access for the locally produced carabao milk and dairy products of our livestock raisers, the Department of Agriculture (DA) officially opened its newest Dairy Box outlet at the DA-Agribusiness Development Center (ADC) Building inside the DA compound in Quezon City. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., Assistant Secretary for Agribusiness, Marketing, […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is strengthening measures to protect rice production from the impacts of an intensifying El Niño, building on improved seeds, expanded irrigation, better farm monitoring, and lessons from previous drought episodes. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the country is now better equipped to manage prolonged dry spells, with advances […]
Five young Filipino agribusiness startups brought their products and business ideas to the Asia-Pacific Agrifood Innovation Summit 2026 in Singapore, seeking to connect with investors, industry players, and potential partners as they explore opportunities beyond the domestic market. Supported by the Department of Agriculture’s Young Farmers Challenge (YFC), the enterprises showcased value-added agricultural products and […]
Filipino produce is making a compelling case for a bigger place at the global table, with the country’s agricultural delegation generating $17.5 million in total export sales at Asia Fruit Logistica (AFL) 2026, underscoring the growing international appetite for Philippine-grown commodities. The Department of Agriculture (DA) said the export sales as of September 15 highlights […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. threw his support behind hog raisers’ calls for higher pork import tariffs, saying the Department of Agriculture (DA) would do what it can to ease mounting losses among local producers squeezed by cheaper imports and falling farmgate prices. “I’m on the side of Filipino hog raisers. We will do […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has welcomed a $34.1-million grant from the United States to develop the Philippines’ ube industry, complementing a separate P300-million government initiative to expand production as global demand for the purple yam grows. The five-year US-funded program is expected to benefit more than 12,500 Filipino farmers and strengthen the country’s participation […]
The Department of Agriculture and Davao City-based Avante Agri-Products Philippines Inc. have joined hands to ship two container loads of buko (young coconut) to Liberia, a humanitarian initiative that could open a new international market for the country’s top farm exports. The Philippines has shipped 32,000 pieces of fresh young coconuts to the African country […]