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The Department of Agriculture (DA) has allocated P350 million for the procurement of vaccines to combat African Swine Fever (ASF), a stubborn virus that has severely undermined hog production and food security since 2019.
The Department of Agriculture will launch on July 5 a large-scale trial of “Program 29”, an initiative spearheaded by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. aimed at providing high-quality rice at P29 per kilo to as many as 6.9 million vulnerable households, representing around 35 million Filipinos.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said Tuesday the Cabinet will discuss an upcoming executive order aimed at cutting import duties on rice after agricultural stakeholders aired their apprehensions over the impact of the impending tariff reduction.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. and PCA Administrator Dr. Dexter Buted commended privately-held Garcia Refinery Corp. on the inauguration of its P600-million palm oil refinery, the first in Mindanao that could spur further development of the palm oil industry in the country.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has underscored the immense potential of Philippine agriculture to investors from Brunei, emphasizing the country’s burgeoning domestic market, export prospects, abundant natural resources, and investor-friendly business environment.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said Monday the government is promoting sustainable agriculture to ensure sufficient supply of and affordablly-priced food for future generations.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. urged the legislators to support the extension of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF).
The Department of Agriculture is rolling out several programs to entice more young FilipInos go into agriculture.