The Department of Agriculture (DA) has assured that the conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians will have minimal effect on local agriculture production in the country. “The Israel government has been a long-time partner of the DA in various initiatives particularly in water management and fertilization, and so we hope for the immediate resolve of the continue reading : DA assures RP agri will not be affected by Middle East woes
3rd National Livestock and Poultry Month honors ‘banyuhay’ of Phl livestock, poultry subsectors
In honor of the growth and transformation of the Philippine livestock and poultry industries following the consecutive blows by the outbreak of transboundary animal diseases, the COVID-19 pandemic, and more, the Department of Agriculture (DA) formally launched the 3rd National Livestock and Poultry Month on October 9. This year’s event was spearheaded by the DA continue reading : 3rd National Livestock and Poultry Month honors ‘banyuhay’ of Phl livestock, poultry subsectors
Agrilink/Foodlink/Aqualink 2023 unites global industry players for agriculture growth
The Department of Agriculture (DA), together with exhibitors and participants of various local and international industries, lead this year’s AgriLink/ FoodLink/ AquaLink, which commenced on October 5, 2023 at the World Trade Center in Pasay. The AgriLink/ FoodLink/ AquaLink, which is now in its 28th year, is the largest annual agribusiness exhibition and seminar organized continue reading : Agrilink/Foodlink/Aqualink 2023 unites global industry players for agriculture growth
Don’t miss out on your chance to visit and experience one of the largest agricultural trade shows in the Philippines, Agrilink 2023, here at the World Trade Center from October 5-7, 2023.
Don’t miss out on your chance to visit and experience one of the largest agricultural trade shows in the Philippines, Agrilink 2023, here at the World Trade Center from October 5-7, 2023. The DA-AMAS, in its continuous efforts to promote and provide linkages with our assisted FCAs and young farmers, has brought fresh and processed continue reading : Don’t miss out on your chance to visit and experience one of the largest agricultural trade shows in the Philippines, Agrilink 2023, here at the World Trade Center from October 5-7, 2023.
DA, US government, BCIU hold forum for advancing food security goals
The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) officials, United States (US) government officials, and Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) members convened on October 3, 2023 for an open forum and networking lunch as part of the US and BCIU’s agriculture mission to the Philippines. With the main objective of advancing food security goals, the meeting continue reading : DA, US government, BCIU hold forum for advancing food security goals
RP’s Hass Avocado sets sail for South Korea
The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI), through the National Plant Quarantine Services Division (NPQSD), commenced exports of Fresh ‘Hass’ Avocados with a ceremonial send-off at the KTC Port Tibungco, Davao City on September 30, 2023. DA-BPI Assistant Director for Regulatory Services Ruel C. Gesmundo, DA-Region XI Director Abel James Moteagudo, Dole Philippines Senior continue reading : RP’s Hass Avocado sets sail for South Korea
Gov’t supports budding agripreneurs through the Young Farmers Challenge program
The Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service, reaffirmed its commitment to assisting the youth who want to implement their agribusiness venture as it launched the 2023 Young Farmers Challenge (YFC) Program on September 28, 2023, at the Coconut Palace in Pasay City. Now in its third year, the DA’s YFC continue reading : Gov’t supports budding agripreneurs through the Young Farmers Challenge program
Smuggled Indian buffalo meat seized in Dasmariñas City
The Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Inspectorate and Enforcement (DA-IE), together with the National Meat inspection Service (NMIS) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), conducted a joint anti-smuggling operation and food safety inspection in Dasmariñas City, Cavite on September 27, 2023. During the operation, the team discovered two unregistered cold storages continue reading : Smuggled Indian buffalo meat seized in Dasmariñas City
DA-NFA sustains sufficient rice/palay buffer stock
The Department of Agriculture – National Food Authority (DA-NFA) highlights its vital role in achieving country’s food security during its 51st founding anniversary on September 26, 2023. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., whose message was delivered by Undersecretary Domingo F. Panganiban, reminded the agency of its mandate anchored on maintaining sufficient rice buffer stock sourced continue reading : DA-NFA sustains sufficient rice/palay buffer stock
DA’s P167.5-B National Expenditure Program gets thumbs up from Congress
The 2024 National Expenditure Program (NEP) of the Department of Agriculture (DA) amounting to P167.5 billion (B), which is six percent higher than its 2023 funds under the General Appropriations Act (GAA), has been approved by the House of Representatives on September 25, 2023. In line with the directives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. continue reading : DA’s P167.5-B National Expenditure Program gets thumbs up from Congress