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

After assessing the market value of agribusiness hubs in government premises with direct access to the public, the Department of Agriculture kicked-off the roll out of permanent KADIWA stores in various DA-Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI) research centers in the country. KADIWA is a flagship project of the DA through its Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance continue reading : ​​DA rolls out permanent KADIWA stores in BPI centers

Rice farmers can now sell their unhusked rice or palay to the National Food Authority (NFA) at a higher and more competitive rate, following the decision of the National Food Authority Council chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.  The resolve, which was announced by the President and concurrent Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary on continue reading : Rice Council raises palay buying price 

With the theme, “Masaganang Palay at Bigas, Maunlad na Pilipinas,” the 16th National Rice Technology Forum (NRTF) was launched on September 19, 2023 in Hagonoy and Digos City, Davao del Sur. The three-day event, which is expected to draw a thousand of participants from the different parts of the country, aims at promoting the adoption continue reading : 16th National Rice Technology Forum focuses on ramping up local rice production

Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary Deogracias Victor Savellano underscored the importance of bamboo in the agriculture sector, and its contribution to the national economy during the celebration of the World Bamboo Day and Philippine Bamboo Month. “Ang kawayan ay kailangan natin sa araw araw na kabuhayan natin, lalo na ang mga magsasaka at mangingisda. Kapag continue reading : Gov’t strengthens bamboo production

On September 28, 2023, the Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (AMAS) in collaboration with the office of Senator Imee R. Marcos and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), will launch the Young Farmers Challenge (YFC) Program. The event will be graced by Senator Imee R. Marcos as the principal continue reading : Expanded DA Young Farmers Challenge 2023 to launch soon

To raise awareness on available government programs aimed at enhancing the productivity and competitiveness of onion growers, the Department of Agriculture (DA) held the Information Caravan on Agri Credit Programs for Onion Farmers on September 14, 2023 in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija. “Our ultimate goal is national self-sufficiency. Ensuring that our farmers have wider access continue reading : DA brings onion credit programs closer to farmers in Central Luzon

To aid small rice retailers affected by Executive Order (EO) No. 39, the Departments of Agriculture, Social Welfare  and Development (DSWD), and Trade and Industry (DTI), together with the local government unit of Quezon City distributed financial assistance at the Commonwealth Market in Quezon City on September 9, 2023. Personnel from DSWD’s Sustainable Livelihood Program continue reading : Gov’t agencies distribute cash aid to rice retailers

The Philippines started exporting fresh mangoes again to Australia with an initial shipment of 1,500 kilograms of Carabao mangoes during a simple send-off ceremony on September 6, 2023 at the Philippine Airlines (PAL) Cargo Terminal. “The export of fresh mangoes to Australia is a milestone achievement for our agricultural sector. The meticulous planning, rigorous adherence continue reading : Philippine fresh mango export to Australia starts anew