crops

From lab to leaf: CLSU boosts war chest vs banana, cacao pests

Central Luzon State University (CLSU) is turning to science and technology to strengthen defenses against…

DA allots P300M for climate-resilient crop farming

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has earmarked about P300 million this year to enhance climate-resilient…

DA pushes exports of more high-value crops

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is leveraging the Philippines’ renewed standing in the global banana…

9-month agri production grew 3.5% 

The country’s agricultural output reached P1.28 trillion in the first nine months, up 3.5 percent…

DA seeks doubling of crop insurance subsidy to P8B 

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is urging Congress to increase crop insurance subsidy to shield…

SRA sees tighter sugar supply, rules out exports for now

Bracing for tighter supply due to pest infestation and weather disruptions, the Sugar Regulatory Administration…

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…

Aug. inflation tops forecast at 1.5% on costlier vegetables

Inflation rose in August at its fastest pace in five months, fueled by a sharp…

PH agri output rebounds, ends 3 quarters of decline

After three straight quarters of contraction, the country’s agricultural sector managed to grow in the…

Crop insurer seeks 25-year extension of charter

The Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) will seek an extension of its charter by another…