Around 1,500 farmers in Central Luzon freed from debt

Marita Moaje 11/26/2024

MANILA – A total of 1,483 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) from Bataan, Bulacan, and Aurora have been relieved from debts and obligations amounting to PHP57.796 million in agricultural lands awarded under the agrarian reform program. The Department of…

No price cap on lechon, says DA

Stephanie Sevillano 11/22/2024

MANILA – Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said there is no need to put a price cap on pork, particularly on lechon (roasted pig), for the upcoming holiday season despite the effects of African swine fever…

‘Limited importation’ of white onions, select veggies mulled

Stephanie Sevillano 11/22/2024

MANILA – The limited importation of white onions and select vegetables is now under study, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said Thursday. This came after the onslaught of consecutive strong typhoons which affected most of the highland…

No surplus of sugar in PH

Jordeene B. Lagare 11/20/2024

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) of the Department of Agriculture denies claims that the country has a surplus of sugar that some groups said has resulted in declining prices. “Sugar stock levels have been constant in the…

Rice output seen to drop this year due to typhoons, DA says

Jordeene B. Lagare - @inquirerdotnet 10/26/2024

The Department of Agriculture (DA) sees significant rice production losses this year due to widespread bad weather, an official said Friday. “We can expect that our losses will be somewhat significant this year compared to last year…

Kristine batters farm sector, damaging crops worth P80.8M

Jordeene B. Lagare - @inquirerdotnet 10/25/2024

Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami) caused P80.8 million in losses to the agriculture sector, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported. The storm affected 2,864 farmers across Cordillera, Mimaropa, Bicol, and Western Visayas, according to the DA’s bulletin…

PH rice output drops 11.9% in Q3 due to recent typhoons

Jordeene B. Lagare - @inquirerdotnet 10/17/2024

Recent typhoons have impacted local food production, with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reporting a drop in palay (unhusked rice) output in the third quarter. Palay production from July to September is estimated at 3.35 million metric…

PH remains as the world’s top rice importer

Jordeene B. Lagare - @inquirerdotnet 10/14/2024

The Philippines is expected to import more rice this year and next, keeping its position as the world’s top rice importer due to the impact of El Niño, La Niña, and recent typhoons on local production. According…

Agri partylist’s Rep. Lee wants Kadiwa Centers institutionalized

Futch Anthony Inso 07/17/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A party-list solon wants to institutionalize the establishment of KADIWA Centers throughout the country. Agri Partylist Representative Wilbert Lee said this move will ensure the public can access fresh and affordable agricultural products.…

Central Visayas suffers P1.7B loss in agriculture due to El Niño

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 06/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Central Visayas suffered an estimated P1.7 billion loss in the agricultural sector due to the impact of El Niño phenomenon, according to an official from the Department of Agriculture here (DA-7). The El…

Capitol pledges P3M subsidy to Cebu LGUs amid rising farm losses

Pia Piquero 05/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu Provincial Government has pledged a P3 million in assistance to each of the local government units (LGUs) across the province amid the rising farm losses due to El Niño. The number…

Gwen: No ‘ayuda’ despite state of calamity in entire province

Pia Piquero 05/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia does not intend to give ‘ayuda’ or dole outs despite declaring a state of calamity in the entire province on Friday, May 17. The governor placed the entire province…

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