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PCIC to introduce faster, tech-based insurance payout for rice farmers

Manila, July 17 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA)-Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) on Thursday said it is set to launch a parametric insurance program that seeks to innovate and expedi... Read More


Millions of PH farmers benefit from Marcos agri support -DA

Manila, July 16 -- Millions of Filipino farmers have benefited from the continuous agricultural production support of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Agricul... Read More


PBBM's P20/kg. rice reaches nearly 1M Filipinos

Manila, July 15 -- Since its launch in May, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s initiative to provide PHP20 per kg. rice to vulnerable sectors has benefitted close to a million Filipinos, the Departme... Read More


Gov't to consult farmers nationwide to curb price manipulation

Manila, July 14 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to hold consultations with farmers and lawmakers in a bid to strengthen the government's response to unscrupulous rice traders. The move c... Read More


SRA OKs 424K-MT sugar imports to ensure sufficient supply, stocks

Manila, July 9 -- The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) on Wednesday approved the importation of 424,000 metric tons (MT) of refined sugar under Sugar Order 8, marking the first approved sugar imp... Read More


Better weather to reduce agri losses -DA

Manila, July 9 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday said the country's agricultural sector is anticipating to experience reduced damage this year, attributing to more favorable weather c... Read More


DA, BOC seize P100-M smuggled agri products at Subic Port

Manila, July 8 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC), seized PHP100 million worth of smuggled agricultural products at the Subic port in Zambales on Tuesday. This cam... Read More


DA to file raps vs. up to 100 suspects for agri-smuggling

Manila, July 8 -- As many as 100 individuals linked to 20 companies may face charges for alleged involvement in agricultural smuggling in the country, the Department of Agriculture (DA) warned Tuesday... Read More


Agri chief to take 2-week leave for medical procedure

Manila, July 8 -- Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. is set to take a two-week leave to undergo a medical procedure, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced Tuesday. Tiu Laurel said ... Read More


DA: Heavy rains still beneficial for rice planting season

MANILA, July 7 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday allayed concerns about the possible effects of heavy rains amid the onset of the planting season for palay (unhusked rice). DA spokesper... Read More