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The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the World Bank (WB) will conduct the 17th WB Implementation Support Mission (ISM) to the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) and the 2nd WB ISM to the PRDP Scale-Up from April 22 to May 9, 2024, to assess the overall implementation performance and progress of the two projects.
The Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP), the European Union (EU), and the World Bank (WB) held the kickoff meeting for the 17th WB Implementation Support Mission to the Project, at the DA Central Office in Quezon City on April 22, to assess the project’s progress and performance.
The Department of Agriculture will pour more investments to agriculture as part of the national government’s support to local farmers and fishermen.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. supports the proposed extension of the Rice Tariffication Law subject to modifications that will ensure optimum impact on modernizing agriculture, enhancing farm productivity and improving rice farmers’ competitiveness and income.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. is confident Philippine tobacco could make the grade for new smoke-free products that could help reverse the decline in local leaf production and boost earnings for millions of Filipino farmers dependent on the high-value crop.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. urged young Bicolanos to take advantage of various government initiatives seeking to promote the agro-fishery sector, calling them a “critical” component in the national goal of producing more food and modernizing the farm sector.
As part of the national government’s continuing support to Bicolano farmers, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. led the distribution of more than P75.03 million (M) worth of financial aid and farm equipment in Pili, Camarines Sur on Friday.
After its successful comeback last year, the Philippines’ leading and only all-Filipino food and beverage show returns to showcase larger and more diverse array of exhibitors showcasing Filipino flavors, trends, and innovations.