DA readies cloud seeding in El Niño-hit areas
MANILA, Philippines — Cloud seeding operations are being readied in areas affected by the El Niño phenomenon, according to a ranking official of the Department of Agriculture (DA).
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DA allots P500 million fuel subsidy for fishers, farmers
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has allocated P500 million to provide fuel subsidies for fishers and farmers amid the unabated increase in the retail prices of petroleum products.
DA: P20/kilo rice remains a government aspiration
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos’ election campaign pitch of P20 per kilo of rice remains an aspiration of the government, a Department of Agriculture (DA) official said.
DA 'working double' time to increase rice production at lower cost amid inflation
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) promised to intensify its efforts to increase the level of rice production in the Philippines with lower expenditures to alleviate food and non-food inflation, particularly rice.
Marcos Jr: Ensure public safety, help farmers amid El Niño
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has ordered a “whole-of-government approach” to help farmers and to ensure public safety as the Philippines faces the impact of El Niño and La Niña.
Department of Agriculture sees spike in fish,vegetables prices this Lent
MANILA, Philippines — A spike in the retail prices of fish and vegetables is expected during the Holy Week, Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said yesterday, even as he assured consumers that there will be enough supply of food commodities.
Unmask NFA exec blocking documents – Laurel
MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. is trying to unmask the official of the National Food Authority (NFA) who was allegedly blocking the release of documents to the Office of the Ombudsman.
Early case resolution sought for 141 NFA officials
MANILA, Philippines — The resolution of cases against 141 officials and employees of the National Food Authority must be hastened amid the six-month preventive suspension issued by the ombudsman for the alleged anomalous sale of NFA rice to some traders, according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.