Efforts are underway to advocate for the advancement of the coffee, cacao, and coconut industries in the Philippines, emphasizing the implementation of sustainable and competitive programs for these key crops. These were the highlights of the recently concluded Coffee, Cacao, and Coconut (CoCaNut) National Congress, themed “Coffee, Cacao, and Coconut: Thriving and Innovating through Changing continue reading : Government champions coffee, cacao, and coconut industries for economic prosperity
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led the kick-off of three core projects of the DA, in partnership with the World Bank (WB), namely the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) Scale-Up, the Mindanao Inclusive Agriculture Development Project (MIADP), and the Philippine Fisheries and Coastal Resiliency (FishCoRe) Project. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., continue reading : Three new agri-fishery projects take off, giving high hopes to farmers, fisherfolk
The growth of the farm sector in the third quarter is a clear signal that the Department of Agriculture (DA) needs to step up efforts to significantly increase food production and modernize the sector that provides jobs for one in every four Filipinos. The Philippine Statistics Authority announced Thursday (November 9, 2023) that gross domestic continue reading : Agriculture helps GDP growth, DA moves to ensure larger share
The Department of Agriculture said today (08 November 2023) that despite slight contraction in the value of farm production in the third quarter, there are still strong indications the sector could contribute positively to the economy. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported Wednesday that value of farm output in the third quarter declined 0.3 percent continue reading : Agri showing signs of recovery – DA
Department of Agriculture (DA) Senior Undersecretary Domingo F. Panganiban and the members of the Philippine delegation, attended events dedicated to the involvement of the youth in the agrifood systems and the achievement of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals during the fourth day of the World Food Forum (WFF) flagship event 2023. The WFF, launched in continue reading : DA supports investing in the next generation for zero hunger, poverty alleviation, food security and prosperity
Department of Agriculture (DA) Senior Undersecretary Domingo F. Panganiban met with the Italian Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry Francesco Lollobrigida, after the presentation of the Institute of Services for the Agricultural and Food Market (ISMEA) report on Italian Agri-food sector at Palazzo Merulana on 17 October 2023, while he was in Rome for continue reading : DA Sr. Usec. Panganiban meets with Italian Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry Lollobrigida in Rome
A day after the International Day of Rural Women, the Department of Agriculture (DA) paid homage to the seven national finalists of this year’s Search for Outstanding Rural Women (SORW) during the World Food Day 2023 celebration at the Quezon Memorial Circle, October 16. Aligned with the Magna Carta of Women (MCW), the Search is continue reading : WFD ‘23 celeb lauds DA SORW national finalists
The Department of Agriculture (DA) vowed to promote efficient water management while ensuring universal access to clean and sustainable water resources in the face of climate change during the culmination of World Food Day celebration held on October 16, 2023, at the Liwasang Aurora Stage, Quezon Memorial Circle, Quezon City. “This year’s theme “Water is continue reading : DA’s pledge for water management and climate resilience marks WFD 2023 celeb
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and private agriculture-based company FarmFresh Products, Inc. officially launched the instant pinakbet and chop suey under the latter’s Adopt-A-Town, Adopt-A-Farmer Program on October 13, at the Bureau of Soils and Water Management Convention Hall in Quezon City. The said program aims to help enhance food mobilization nationwide by tapping local continue reading : DA, FarmFresh offer first taste of instant pakbet, chop suey
As part of its continuous effort to promote the agri-food products of the Philippines in the international arena, the DA, through the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (AMAS), participated in one of the largest agricultural trade shows in the Middle East, the Agra ME 2023, which happened on October 9–10, 2023, at the World Trade continue reading : Showcasing the Agri-Food Products of the Philippines in the United Arab Emirates: Agra Middle East 2023
