Agriculture

DA seeks 13.6% increase in 2026 budget

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking a 13.6-percent increase in its budget next year…

BMI sees sustained downtrend in rice prices 

Global rice prices are projected to drop by 7.9 percent this year on the back…

Structure, budget needed for intercropping strategy

Given our limited land, resources, and low farmer incomes, we must immediately implement intercropping as…

PH, Cambodia deepen agri collaboration

The Philippines and Cambodia aim to enhance agricultural cooperation as they anticipate increased trade in…

Subsidized rice program reaches Bohol town

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched the subsidized rice program in Bien Unido town…

Rename PCA to Philippine Coconut Farmer Authority

Just as Thailand renamed its agriculture agency the “Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives” to ensure…

Importation allowed amid ban on local fishing 

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has authorized the importation of fish and aquatic products during…

Tiu Laurel heads off critics of NFA rice auction

The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is bracing for criticism ahead of the planned…

Vitarich signs up to buy breeder facilities

Vitarich Corp. is acquiring breeder farm facilities in Davao del Sur for P280 million to…

Increase the rice tariff immediately

The current rice tariff must be immediately increased back to its original 35 percent, or…