Agriculture

DA: Ban on raw ‘ube’ export likely until 2028

The government’s ban on raw ube exports will “more or less” remain in place until…

300,000 farmers, fisherfolk, truckers to get P3B fuel subsidy from UPLIFT

Some 300,000 farmers, fisherfolk and drivers hauling agricultural produce will get P3 billion in fuel…

Preventing tariffs from causing tragedies

Though tariffs can be very helpful, they can also cause dangerous tragedies. In the past…

Camarines Norte farmers get gov’t farm assistance

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has provided P64 million in farm support and investments to…

DA pushes for higher tariffs on pork imports

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking higher tariffs on imported pork to shield the…

PH seen importing 5.7 million tons of rice

The Philippines is projected to import 5.7 million metric tons (MT) of rice next year…

NFA ready to acquire 500,000 tons of wet-season palay

The National Food Authority (NFA) is optimistic about buying up to 500,000 metric tons (MT)…

US gives PH add’l sugar export quota

The Philippines has received additional raw sugar export quota from the United States for fiscal…

The 2027 budget might harm agriculture, water use and exports

Because of identified constraints, the 2027 Department of Agriculture (DA) budget submitted by the government’s…

Ube’s sweet success faces growth pains

On Starbucks’ menu and grocery shelves abroad, ube—once a niche flavor internationally but long beloved…