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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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