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Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr.

PH, Japan ramp up agri-tech cooperation

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said the Philippines is stepping up agricultural cooperation with Japan to expand exports, modernize farming systems, and...

Gov’t agencies sign joint circular to empower agricultural cooperatives

Government agencies signed a Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) to  strengthening a whole-of-government approach to food security and rural development by empowering agricultural cooperatives and...

DA files with Ombudsman complaints over PHP94M ‘ghost’ FMRs in Davao Occidental

The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday lodged formal complaints with the Office of the Ombudsman against several officials of the Department of Public...

5 fertilizer firms suspended over alleged counterfeit concerns 

The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) has slapped suspension and preventive suspension orders on five fertilizer firms over alleged violations of fertilizer laws and...

Strong palay prices in Q1 keep NFA on sidelines

Private traders’ aggressive buying has pushed palay prices higher following a four-month rice import ban and expectations of a strong El Niño later this...

DA keeps imports as last resort

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday reassured lawmakers that importation remains a last-resort tool, not a standing policy of the Department...

DA braces farmers, consumers ahead of strong El Niño

With recent studies suggesting a severe El Niño could cut farm production by 20 to 30 percent, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr....

PH, Vietnam solidify major rice trade deal

The Philippines and Vietnam have deepened their agricultural partnership, strengthening a key rice supply agreement during high-level talks on the sidelines of the ASEAN...

Monthly rice import volume limit mulled as palay prices weaken

The Department of Agriculture is considering limiting monthly rice import volumes from June to August to balance supply and farm gate price concerns as...

DA chief warns of severe convergence of risks in agri

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has warned that global agriculture is facing an unusually severe convergence of risks, as climate change, geopolitical...
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