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DA supports RICE Act to reinstate NFA's market powers

MANILA, July 7 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday expressed support for the proposed Rice Industry and Consumer Empowerment (RICE) Act, which seeks to reinstate the regulatory functions o... Read More


Nearly P23-M aid given to GenSan fishers amid port rehab

MANILA, July 4 -- A total of PHP22.9 million in assistance has been provided to local fishers in General Santos City, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported Friday. This came after President Fer... Read More


RSSI infestation slows down in NegOcc as interventions rise

MANILA, July 4 -- The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) on Friday reported a slower rate of increase in red striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestations across sugarcane fields in Negros Occident... Read More


DA mulls MSRP for imported chicken in September

Manila, July 3 -- To ensure stable prices of poultry products, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is now studying the imposition of a maximum suggested retail price for imported chicken. The move wou... Read More


Lower rice prices expected as global conditions improve, says DA

Manila, July 3 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday announced that the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for 5 percent broken imported rice will be lowered to PHP43 per kg. starting J... Read More


NFA targets to procure corn in 2026

Manila, July 3 -- The National Food Authority (NFA) said Thursday it may start procuring white and yellow corn in the second quarter of 2026. At least 118,000 50-kg. bags are expected to be procured ... Read More


DA: Lower chicken prices possible after lifting of import ban

Manila, July 3 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday said chicken prices may decline with the lifting of the import ban on domestic and wild birds, as well as poultry meat products from tw... Read More


Don't undercut farmers over P20 rice, DA warns traders

Manila, July 2 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday cautioned rice traders against exploiting the government's "Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na" program to justify slashing their buying pri... Read More


BBM Na rice now available in 94 locations nationwide

Manila, July 2 -- The "Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na" is now available in 94 locations across the country, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Wednesday. The BBM Na refers to the sale of PHP20 per... Read More


BFAR to monitor, mitigate effects of alien fish in Laguna de Bay

Manila, July 2 -- The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) on Wednesday said it will monitor and mitigate the possible effects of the presence of tinfoil barb ... Read More