President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s administration’s initiatives to modernize agriculture and support farmers and fishermen contributed to the growth of the farm and fishery sector in the first quarter, despite challenges posed by El Niño and increased input costs. The value of production in agriculture and fisheries, based on constant 2018 prices, rose in the January-March continue reading : Agriculture shows growth in 1Q despite challenges
As part of its efforts to promote agricultural development in the country and to strengthen its partnerships with various industry players, the Department of Agriculture (DA) once again joins forces with international exhibition organizer Informa Markets in bringing the Livestock and Aquaculture Philippines 2024. This year marks the seventh installment of the said exposition. With continue reading : DA vows to reinforce agri-based industries, supports Livestock and Aquaculture Philippines 2024
“We recognize the significant role of horticulture and urban agriculture, and what it does, and its role in our nation’s food security, economic growth, and sustainability,” Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said at the Pagsibol: Philippine Horticulture and Urban Agriculture Summit 2024. During the event opening on May 3, Secretary Tiu Laurel expressed continue reading : “Pagsibol” highlights potential of horticulture, urban agri for food security and sustainability
The Department of Agriculture (DA) showcased culinary demonstrations by Filipino chefs as well as best practices being implemented in Rizal Park’s Urban and Rice Gardens during the launching of its Garden-to-Table Cooking Caravan in Manila on April 30. With the theme, “Panalo ang Nutrisyong Pilipino,” the cooking caravan is an information and advocacy campaign that continue reading : DA cooking caravan bolsters health and nutrition, urban agri, food security initiatives
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. has approved the importation of 25,000 metric tons of pelagic fish species in the last quarter of 2024, which must arrive in the country before January 15 next year. The importation is in anticipation of reduced fish supply due to the implementation of the three-month closed fishing season continue reading : DA OKs importation of 25,000 MT pelagic fishes in 4Q due to closed fishing season
The “Buwan ng Kalutong Pilipino” or “Filipino Food Month” (FFM) is celebrated on the month of April every year, following the signing of Proclamation No. 469. This nationwide initiative aims to raise appreciation, preserve, promote, and ensure that our rich culinary traditions and treasures are passed on to the future generations. This year, FFM reflects continue reading : Trade fair serves as learning hub on Filipino food heritage
In line with the month-long celebration of Filipino Food Month and the Ang Sarap! Philippine Food Festival, the Department of Agriculture, through the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (DA-AMAS), hosted the 2024 Food Talks on April 27, 2024, at One Ayala Mall in Makati City. With the theme “Preserving Philippine Culinary and Food Heritage,” the continue reading : 2024 Food Talks
To assist the farmers and fishers of Occidental Mindoro who have suffered greatly from the current dry spell, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and some members of his cabinet visited the province to deliver agri-fishery interventions and other support. Under the whole of the government approach of the Marcos administration, the President awarded various assistance continue reading : Pres. Marcos brings whole of government assistance to Occi Mindoro
In line with the whole-of-government approach of the current administration, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr., along with heads of other national government agencies visited San Jose, Occidental Mindoro to assess the damages caused by the ongoing El Niño. During the visit, on April 23, Marcos and Tiu continue reading : Visit to San Jose, Occidental Mindoro (April 23, 2024)
