Agri chief eyes marine-agro-industrial estates, logistics master plan to modernize fisheries sector

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. called for the amendment of the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) charter to expand its function to include developing and managing marine and agro-industrial estates across the country to ensure ample food supply. Laurel, who built one of Southeast Asia’s largest fishing companies before joining the Department of Agriculture, continue reading : Agri chief eyes marine-agro-industrial estates, logistics master plan to modernize fisheries sector

DA provides seedlings, other urgent aid to earthquake-affected farmers, fisherfolk in Mindanao

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has distributed immediate assistance to farmers and fisherfolk in south-central Mindanao affected by a strong earthquake during a visit last Friday to assess their situation and hasten their recovery. “I came here to personally see the situation after the earthquake,” Laurel told workers gathered at the General Santos Fish continue reading : DA provides seedlings, other urgent aid to earthquake-affected farmers, fisherfolk in Mindanao