Newly-appointed agriculture secretary Francisco “Sec Kiko” Tiu Laurel, Jr., said that law enforcers have captured a big-time onion smuggler in Batangas. At around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, police operatives arrested Jayson de Roxas Taculog for violating Republic Act 10845, or the law declaring large-scale agricultural smuggling as economic sabotage.The arrest warrant was issued by Presiding continue reading : Big time onion smuggler arrested, DA Chief says
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. said improving post-harvest facilities to boost yield and enhance logistics in the farm sector are among the key measures to reduce the cost of agricultural products. Laurel, who was allowed by senators to speak during their plenary session on the 2024 budget of the Department of Agriculture late Wednesday, continue reading : Agri chief eyes better post-harvest, farm logistics to cut food cost
The Department of Agriculture (DA), represented by Undersecretary for Policy, Planning, and Regulations Mercedita Sombilla, Undersecretary for Rice Industry Development Leocadio Sebastian, and Director Junibert de Sagun of the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service participated in the opening of the Cashless Expo 2023 on November 17, 2023. Organized by the GoDigitalPilipinas Movement (GDP) Inc. in continue reading : DA, rice-based enterprises join Cashless Expo 2023
