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NFA to open renovated warehouse in Cabanatuan

Manila, June 24 -- To support more local rice farmers, the National Food Authority (NFA) on Tuesday said it is set to open a newly refurbished warehouse in Cabanatuan. "Sa Friday may i-o-open kaming ... Read More


DA vows close watch on agri product prices amid Israel-Iran conflict

Manila, June 23 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday vowed to monitor the prices of food and agricultural commodities amid the Israel-Iran conflict. "Ang pangako ko lang sa inyo, nakatutok... Read More


DA assures fuel subsidy to farmers, fishers

Manila, June 23 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday assured that eligible farmers and fishers will receive fuel assistance from the government, as oil firms announced staggered price hikes... Read More


DA not clueless vs. agri-smuggling; eyes enforcement power

Manila, June 23 -- Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday slammed claims that the Department of Agriculture (DA) is "clueless" against agricultural smuggling, stressing that enforcem... Read More


DA seeks higher budget with focus on diverse agri commodities

Manila, June 23 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking a higher budget with priorities focusing on diverse agricultural commodities starting next year. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.... Read More


Improved NFA warehouses to help local farmers, hike palay buying -DA

Manila, June 20 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday underscored the importance of refurbished National Food Authority (NFA) warehouses in helping local farmers and increasing the volume of... Read More


DA to maintain rice MSRP amid Israel-Iran tensions

Manila, June 20 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) will likely maintain the PHP45 per kilogram maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for 5 percent broken imported rice amid the ongoing Israel-Iran ... Read More


DA chief: Isabela farmers back calls to restore NFA's powers

Manila, June 20 -- Farmers from some of the country's major rice-producing areas backed calls to restore the regulatory functions of the National Food Authority (NFA), Agriculture Secretary Francisco ... Read More


PCA to plant 50M coconut trees in 2026 - DA

Manila, June 19 -- To further boost local productivity and regain the global top spot, the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) will plant 50 million coconut trees next year, the Department of Agricultu... Read More


Declare state of calamity to hasten response vs. RSSI, LGUs told

Manila, June 19 -- The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) on Thursday urged local government units (LGUs) in areas heavily infested by red-striped soft-scale insects (RSSI) to declare a state of ca... Read More