The Department of Agriculture through the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (AMAS) is set to host the Young Farmers Challenge (YFC) Program Kick-Off, National Awarding Ceremony 2023, and Business Development Services on June 6, 2024, at the Rice Biotechnology Center (CBC), PhilRice, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. The event is the culmination of a ladderized competition from continue reading : Starting them young: DA to award outstanding youth farmers, agri-entrepreneurs
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and international events organizer Informa Markets jointly headlined the launching of the Livestock and Aquaculture Philippines 2024 with the theme, “Harnessing innovation and technology for sustainable farm development.” On its first day, the expo opened with 200 exhibitors from 18 countries in the presence of thousands of farmers, fisherfolk, traders, continue reading : Livestock and aquaculture expo promotes innovation, sustainability towards agri dev’t
The Department of Agriculture (DA) celebrates the Month of Farmers and Fishermen with the theme “Pagpupugay sa mga masisipag na magsasaka at mangingisda na katuwang tungo sa Masaganang Bagong Pilipinas!”. The celebration kicked off today, May 20, 2024, at the DA Central Office Main Lobby. DA Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. and Undersecretary for continue reading : DA Celebrates Farmers and Fisherfolks Month
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said Monday the government is promoting sustainable agriculture to ensure sufficient supply of and affordablly-priced food for future generations. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Farmers and Fisherfolk Month, Sec. Tiu Laurel said underscored the role of agriculture stakeholders in economic development, job creation and in ensuring continue reading : DA promoting sustainable agriculture to ensure sufficient, affordable food
The Department of Agriculture (DA) acknowledged the vital contributions of farmers and fishers to a thriving and prosperous economy as it kicked off the celebration of the 2024 Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Month at the DA Central Office on May 20, 2024. With the theme “Magsasaka at Mangingisda katuwang tungo sa Masaganang Bagong Pilipinas,” Agriculture Chief continue reading : DA pays tribute to farmers and fisherfolk in FFM Opening Ceremony 2024
The Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. is now back under the supervision and control of the Department of Agriculture nearly three years after it was transferred to the Department of Finance. “The PCIC is hereby attached to the DA for policy and program coordination,” said President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. in Executive Order 60. PCIC was created continue reading : PBBM reverts Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. to DA
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. urged the legislators to support the extension of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF). RCEF, which has provided additional funding for government initiatives to improve the livelihoods of Filipino farmers, is a component of the Rice Tariffication Law that is currently being revisited for possible amendments.that has provided continue reading : Agriculture chief urges support to Rice Fund extension
To encourage agribusiness ventures as an additional source of livelihood and income for Overseas Filipinos (OF) that can help sustain their families in the Philippines, the Department of Agriculture, conducted the first leg of Kabayan, Mag-Agribusiness Tayo! in Dubai and Abu Dhabi on May 11 and 12, 2024, respectively. The event was supported by the continue reading : Empowering Overseas Filipinos in UAE through Agribusiness
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s administration’s initiatives to modernize agriculture and support farmers and fishermen contributed to the growth of the farm and fishery sector in the first quarter, despite challenges posed by El Niño and increased input costs. The value of production in agriculture and fisheries, based on constant 2018 prices, rose in the January-March continue reading : Agriculture shows growth in 1Q despite challenges
As part of its efforts to promote agricultural development in the country and to strengthen its partnerships with various industry players, the Department of Agriculture (DA) once again joins forces with international exhibition organizer Informa Markets in bringing the Livestock and Aquaculture Philippines 2024. This year marks the seventh installment of the said exposition. With continue reading : DA vows to reinforce agri-based industries, supports Livestock and Aquaculture Philippines 2024
