Agriculture

Department of Agriculture suspends grant aid due to bad loans

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is suspending grant assistance given to beneficiaries of its various…

New programs hatched to boost egg industry

The government has signed three agreements that would address the increase in egg prices while…

PH still among top pineapple exporters, says FAO

The Philippines has kept its standing as the world’s second-largest exporter of pineapples, trailing behind…

A closer look at the Masagana 99 program

When we ponder the question of whether the Masagana 99 Program was a resounding success…

NFA hits 95% of 2024 rice inventory goal

The National Food Authority (NFA) has attained 95 percent of its inventory goal this year,…

PH, Pakistan see million-ton rice deal by June 2025

Manila and Islamabad are confident that they could seal a deal by June 2025 if…

BCDA spearheading ethnobotanical hub in New Clark City

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) signed an agreement with the Department of Agriculture…

Wheat imports rising as Pinoys diversify diet

The Philippines is expected to import more wheat in the 2024-2025 marketing year as the…

DA wants to remove brand label of imported rice 

The Department of Agriculture (DA) plans to remove brand labels from imported rice in another…

Dairy imports surged 25% in Jan-Sept

The volume of dairy products imported to the Philippines grew by almost a quarter in…