Agriculture

NIA eyes P1.84-B irrigation project in Isabela

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) plans to build a P1.84-billion irrigation project in Isabela to…

BIZ BUZZ: Exec hops from DPWH to DA

A former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary who resigned amid the flood…

DA eyes P1-B boost from agrifood investment forum

The Department of Agriculture (DA) expects to clinch some P1 billion in investment deals from…

BIZ BUZZ: Calling all young farmers

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is scouting for young entrepreneurs who can drive the much-needed…

The Middle East crisis and Philippine agriculture

During the 2008 global financial crisis, Rahm Emanuel said: “Never let a good crisis go…

Farm conversion OK’d for renewable energy, socialized housing

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has agreed to exempt renewable energy and government socialized housing…

BIZ BUZZ: Tiu Laurel names new exec

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has appointed another key official at the Department of…

BIZ BUZZ: DA offers internship

Young Filipinos seeking hands-on experience might want to check out the internship program of the…

BIZ BUZZ: Ube: PH’s next export star

Known for its coconuts and bananas, the Philippines has long relied on agricultural mainstays. But…

Roots and routes: Tourism and agriculture go hand in hand   

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) have teamed up not…