Starting them young: DA to award outstanding youth farmers, agri-entrepreneurs

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

Livestock and aquaculture expo promotes innovation, sustainability towards agri dev’t

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

DA promoting sustainable agriculture to ensure sufficient, affordable food

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

DA pays tribute to farmers and fisherfolk in FFM Opening Ceremony 2024

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

Agriculture chief urges support to Rice Fund extension

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