DA lines up support for seaweed industry to regain top world spot

The Department of Agriculture underscored the need to increase support for local seaweed producers to boost the potential of the second biggest export earner in Philippine aquaculture. DA Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. pointed out the local seaweed industry’s potential to regain its status as the world’s biggest exporter.  “We really need to support continue reading : DA lines up support for seaweed industry to regain top world spot

DA, IRRI ink MOU to help boost PH rice production

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) entered into a collaborative agreement Tuesday to help boost rice production in the Philippines. The partnership seeks to boost the country’s rice industry through sustainable practices that will enhance yield, reduce production costs, minimize post-harvest losses, and improve marketing efficiency and value addition. The continue reading : DA, IRRI ink MOU to help boost PH rice production