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AGRI DEPT TO PROBE GERMAN EXPORTER PROFOOD – PIÑOL

Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol has ordered a thorough investigation on German pork exporter ProFood to ensure that its preparation methods conform with local safety standards. “We have to conduct a thorough investigation to ensure that their system is safe.” “The entry of the dreaded ASF (African Swine Fever) into the country could lead to the […]

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DON’T BRING CANNED PORK TO PHILIPPINES – PIÑOL

The African Swine Fever (ASF) virus has been detected in cans of Sky Dragon luncheon meat which were brought in from Hong Kong last March 25 and were confiscated at the Clark International Airport in Clark field, Pampanga from a returning Filipino.  According to Dr. Rachel R. Azul, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) of the […]

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ROBIN PADILLA TO PROMOTE PHILIPPINE AGRICULTURE – PIÑOL

Action star Robin Padilla has volunteered to help the Department of Agriculture (DA) in its promotions and marketing programs that aim to help farmers and fisherfolk generate more income. On the sidelines of the launching of the Metro Marketing Program for Philippine mangoes at the DA office in Quezon City, Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol said […]

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BFAR LIFTS BAN ON FISH FROM FUKUSHIMA – PIÑOL

The Philippines has lifted a seven-year-old ban on the importation of several fish species from the Fukushima Prefecture as a gesture of goodwill during the recent visit of President Rodrigo Duterte and members of his Cabinet to Japan. Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol said the order lifting the import ban, which he signed on May 27, […]

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PH TO EXPORT YOUNG COCONUTS TO THE US – PIÑOL

Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol hailed the Duterte administration for the latest achievement in the agricultural sector as the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allowed the entry of young coconuts to the U.S. “(This is) another PRRD (President Rodrigo R. Duterte) achievement,” said Piñol. In a press release issued by the Philippine Embassy in Washington, Dr. […]

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ABRA TO BECOME TOP AGRI PRODUCER WITH HELP OF SOLAR POWERED-IRRIGATION – PIÑOL

Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol ordered the regional office of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to prioritize Abra in its list of beneficiaries for its solar-powered irrigation system (SPIS) as part of the DA’s vision to make the province one of the country’s top agriculture hubs. “Napakaganda ng lupa dito sa Abra, clay at malaki pa […]

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ABRA FARMERS GET 4 SOLAR-POWERED IRRIGATION SYSTEMS – PIÑOL

Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Emmanuel Piñol formally turned over to farmer organization-beneficiaries in four Abra towns a solar-powered irrigation system (SPIS) designed to irrigate a minimum of 10,000 hectares of rice land per area. The four SPIS is part of the six solar irrigation projects being implemented by the DA in the Cordillera Administrative Region under […]

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ABRA FARMERS GET 4 SOLAR-POWERED IRRIGATION SYSTEMS – PIÑOL

Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Emmanuel Piñol formally turned over to farmer organization-beneficiaries in four Abra towns a solar-powered irrigation system (SPIS) designed to irrigate a minimum of 10,000 hectares of rice land per area. The four SPIS is part of the six solar irrigation projects being implemented by the DA in the Cordillera Administrative Region under […]

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DA SHOULD TAKE ACTIVE ROLE IN WATER SECURITY FOR AGRICULTURE – AGRI PARTY- LIST

As an executive order aimed at addressing the country’s water supply issues is being finalized by the government, a party-list group on Wednesday urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to take an active role in ensuring that the agriculture sector will not suffer from water shortages arising from the effects of climate change. “The current […]

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DA TO UNVEIL NATIONAL FERTILIZER SUPPORT PROGRAM – PIÑOL

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is unveiling a national fertilizer program in a roll-over system, among other initiatives, to make Filipino farmers competitive as being pushed for by President Rodrigo Duterte. Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol made the disclosure in an interview on the sidelines of his meeting with farmer leaders at the National Food Authority […]