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Slight tariff hike on imported rice sought to support farmers

Manila, July 30 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) is pushing for a modest increase in tariffs on imported rice to at least 25 percent from the current 15 percent, which will support local farmers.... Read More


DA: Elevated veggie prices may be tamed in 2 weeks

Manila, July 29 -- The elevated prices of vegetables may be tamed within two weeks, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Monday. This came after the DA's Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Ope... Read More


DepEd chief vows swift aid for storm-hit schools

Manila, July 25 -- Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Thursday pledged immediate support for schools affected by recent storms and monsoon rains. After his visit to damaged schools in Navotas and Ma... Read More


Aid for storm-hit farmers, fishers nears P1.2-B

Manila, July 23 -- Government aid for farmers and fishers affected by Severe Tropical Storm Crising (international name Wipha) and the enhanced southwest monsoon has reached nearly PHP1.2 billion, the... Read More


Rice stocks ready for release in areas affected by 'Crising,' habagat

Manila, July 23 -- The National Food Authority (NFA) on Wednesday assured the public that it is ready to release rice stocks in areas hit by Severe Tropical Storm Crising (international name Wipha) an... Read More


Prices of agri products stable despite 'Crising', 'habagat" impact

Manila, July 23 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday assured the public that the prices of agricultural products are expected to remain stable, despite the combined effects of Severe Tro... Read More


NIA uses AI for timely dam water release advisory

Manila, July 22 -- The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) on Tuesday said it utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure a timely public advisory on the release of water in dams under its op... Read More


DA slams 'abusive' P5/kg. palay buying price

Manila, July 18 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday denounced reports of some rice traders allegedly taking advantage of farmers during the tail-end of the harvest season, following claims... Read More


P3-B illicit agri products seized in smuggling crackdown

Manila, July 17 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) has reported the confiscation of more than PHP3.09 billion worth of smuggled rice and agri-fishery products amid an intensified campaign against a... Read More


Farmers earn more in 2024 despite higher costs, rice buffer stocks up

Manila, July 17 -- Rice farmers posted higher earnings in 2024 despite rising production costs, while the country achieved a stronger rice buffer stock, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported Thu... Read More