Philippine agriculture grew faster at 1.2 percent in 2023, driven by higher poultry and livestock production, increased fruit harvest, and record rice output, as reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority on January 31, 2024. In 2022, agriculture expanded by only 0.6 percent. “We are pleased that agriculture has contributed positively to growth of the economy continue reading : Philippines farm sector rose at faster clip in 2023 on poultry, livestock gains, record rice output
Palay production last year reached 20.06 million metric tons, the highest ever harvest of the Philippines’ national staple, help by better weather conditions in the last quarter of 2023. Based on data released on January 30, 2024 by the Philippine Statistics Authority, last year’s palay output was 1.5 percent higher than the 2022 volume of continue reading : PH palay output hits record high of 20.06 million MT
The Philippine government has reaffirmed its commitment to bolstering the agricultural sector, aiming to ensure a robust food supply for the nation’s population, now exceeding 117 million. This pledge was emphasized by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the inaugural rally of Bagong Pilipinas, held at the Quirino Grandstand, Manila, on January 28, 2024. In continue reading : Bagong Pilipinas bolsters Philippine agriculture to sustain food supply for millions
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. signed a memorandum of understanding with Minister Nguyen Hong Dien of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Viet Nam to enhance cooperation on rice trade. The MOU creates a framework for the promotion of sustainable rice trade cooperation that meets the common interests of the Philippines and continue reading : DA inks cooperation agreement with Viet Nam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. led a town hall meeting with highland vegetable industry stakeholders during a visit to the Benguet Agri-Pinoy Trading Center on January 26, 2024. The goal, Sec. Tiu Laurel said, is to find ways to further develop the farm sector and raise income in the Cordillera region. “Konsultasyon talaga continue reading : DA Secretary engages highland vegetable stakeholders to develop farm sector, increase income in the Cordilleras
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said Friday the government has turned over more than P130 million worth of financial aid, equipment and irrigation projects to Cordillera farmers to increase vegetable output, promote crop diversification and improve post-harvest facilities to stabilize farmers’ earnings and vegetable supply. “We recognize the Cordillera Region’s contributions as the continue reading : DA to help increase, diversify vegetable output of Cordillera farmers
On January 24, 2024, the Department of Agriculture-National Dairy Authority (DA-NDA) participated in the launch of the School Mental Health Program and the kick-off of the School-Based Milk Feeding Program (SBFP) for FY 2024 at Esteban Abada Elementary School in Quezon City. Key Figures at the ceremony included Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Z. continue reading : DA-NDA, DepEd partner for 2024 School-Based Milk Feeding Program
The Department of Agriculture on Wednesday cited the indispensable role of the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) in the bid of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to boost food production and modernize the country’s agriculture sector. At the celebration of BPI’s 94th anniversary, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. underscored the agency’s contributions in upgrading continue reading : DA cites Bureau of Plant Industry’s contributions to food production, farm modernization
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. on Tuesday unveiled before Cabinet members his plan to increase agricultural productivity, lower food cost, ensure food security, and make farming and fisheries a more bankable investment alternative. “Our goal is to modernize Philippine agriculture to spread benefits across the entire value chain. Farmers and fisherfolk should get fair value continue reading : DA chief unveils 3-year plan to boost food production, make farming, fishery viable investment option
The Department of Agriculture (DA) started this week the series of cluster meetings for the Masagana Rice Industry Development Program to map out and fine-tune intervention strategies to mitigate the impact of an expected prolonged dry spell caused by the El Niño on rice production. The meetings, authorized by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. continue reading : DA starts rice cluster meetings to map out, fine-tune El Niño intervention strategies
