16th National Rice Technology Forum focuses on ramping up local rice production

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

DA brings onion credit programs closer to farmers in Central Luzon

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

Gov’t agencies distribute cash aid to rice retailers

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

Philippine fresh mango export to Australia starts anew

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

Agri machineries, innovations at full throttle in Mech Now Davao ‘23

Under a steady partnership between the Philippines and Korea, the Mech Now Davao 2023 formally opened at the Southern Mindanao Integrated Agricultural Laboratory of the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) in Manambulan, Davao City on September 6. With the theme, “Farms of Tomorrow: Advancing Agriculture through Technology,” the two-day event promoted agricultural mechanization and advancement continue reading : Agri machineries, innovations at full throttle in Mech Now Davao ‘23