Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. led other department officials and Senator Robin Padilla in the opening of the 2023 National Fibercrops Summit organized by the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) at the DA Central Office. The “HIBLA BIDA!!!” summit aims to recognize the importance of fiber crops in the Philippine economy despite not continue reading : Opening of DA-PhilFIDA’s 2023 National Fibercrops Summit
The Department of Agriculture (DA), through the National Rice Program, Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), and Regional Field Offices (RFOs), launched this year’s National Rice Awareness Month (NRAM) celebration with the “Be RICEponsible” campaign as its theme until 2028. “Kalakip ng pagkonsumo natin ng bawat butil ng kanin, marapat lamang na batid nating lahat ang continue reading : DA leads National Rice Awareness Month celebration, highlights “Be RICEponsible” campaign
The Department of Agriculture-Office of the Assistant Secretary for Inspectorate and Enforcement (DA-IE), together with the 8th Civil-Military Operations Battalion (8CMOBn), launched several agri-fishery and livelihood projects in Sta. Rita, Samar on November 10, 2023. Led by DA Assistant Secretary for Inspectorate and Enforcement James Layug, the project launch aims to introduce a paradigm shift continue reading : DA-IE, PRLEC, 8th Civil-Military Operations Battalion launch agri-fishery projects in Samar
The Department of Agriculture (DA) assures the public that there is enough affordable supply of rice in the market. According to DA Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Arnel de Mesa, the country has almost completed the wet season harvest. “We have harvested about 90% of palay across the nation, bought at P22.00 per kilogram,” he said. continue reading : Rice price will remain affordable for Filipino consumers; 2023 a good harvest year for PH – DA
