Agriculture

MPIC agri unit aims to improve local milk, vegetable production

The agri-food business of tycoon Manuel Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) has set its…

Global rice prices dipped in February, says FAO

The benchmark international rice prices declined in February as ample supplies intended for export and…

PhilFida asks to double budget to help farmers

The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFida) is seeking P1.259 billion for next year to…

PH firms find success in Middle East trade mission

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Friday said local exporters have secured $27.28…

Kadiwa stores to rise in NHA projects

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Housing Authority (NHA) are working together to…

PH needs to cluster its farms

Clustering for agriculture development is the way to go. In this endeavor, however, corporations play…

BIZ BUZZ: Bye, politics; hello, DA

Arnold Atienza, son of former Manila Mayor Jose “Lito” Atienza Jr. and brother of television…

DA expects FDA go-ahead for hog vaccines in April

The Department of Agriculture (DA) hopes to secure the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval…

Rice imports down on MSRP jolt, local gains

The Department of Agriculture (DA) said importers have reduced their overseas rice purchases in anticipation…

Rice arrivals mount as Pinoys eat more

Inbound shipments of rice are approaching the 600,000-metric-ton (MT) mark as imports are seen to…