The Department of Agriculture is stepping up efforts to mechanize farming, build more agricultural infrastructure and adopt latest technologies to improve rice production, increase farm yield and grain supply, minimize imports, and lower prices of the national food staple. In a speech read by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. at Ugnay Palay: The 35th continue reading : On PBBM order, DA to urgently modernize agriculture, ensure food security
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. called for the amendment of the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) charter to expand its function to include developing and managing marine and agro-industrial estates across the country to ensure ample food supply. Laurel, who built one of Southeast Asia’s largest fishing companies before joining the Department of Agriculture, continue reading : Agri chief eyes marine-agro-industrial estates, logistics master plan to modernize fisheries sector
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has distributed immediate assistance to farmers and fisherfolk in south-central Mindanao affected by a strong earthquake during a visit last Friday to assess their situation and hasten their recovery. “I came here to personally see the situation after the earthquake,” Laurel told workers gathered at the General Santos Fish continue reading : DA provides seedlings, other urgent aid to earthquake-affected farmers, fisherfolk in Mindanao
The National Cacao Congress 2023 unveiled innovative strategies for the development of the local cacao industry while fostering renewed collaborations among government agencies, non-government organizations, and the private sector. Held on November 16-17, 2023, in Davao City, the Congress, themed “Cacao 2.0: Sustainability, Productivity, and Quality,” served as a gathering for key industry stakeholders to continue reading : Nat’l Congress spotlights cutting-edge strategies in boosting cacao
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will fortify the sector of farmers and fisherfolk against the challenges of climate change, which is an immediate and critical global concern, Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said on Monday, November 20, 2023. “Underlining our shared commitment to building resilient farming and fishing communities, this year’s theme: “Bayanihan Para sa Klima: continue reading : DA to fortify agri sector against climate change challenges
On Saturday, the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) received 800 million yen (PhP300-million) worth of farm equipment for Filipino small sugarcane farmers. The Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines, Kazuhiko Koshikawa turned over the grant to Agriculture Secretary Francisco “Sec Kiko” Tiu Laurel, SRA Administrator Pablo Luis Azcona, and representatives of continue reading : DA, SRA receive from Japan 800M-yen worth of farm equipment for small sugarcane farmers
Newly-appointed agriculture secretary Francisco “Sec Kiko” Tiu Laurel, Jr., said that law enforcers have captured a big-time onion smuggler in Batangas. At around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, police operatives arrested Jayson de Roxas Taculog for violating Republic Act 10845, or the law declaring large-scale agricultural smuggling as economic sabotage.The arrest warrant was issued by Presiding continue reading : Big time onion smuggler arrested, DA Chief says
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. said improving post-harvest facilities to boost yield and enhance logistics in the farm sector are among the key measures to reduce the cost of agricultural products. Laurel, who was allowed by senators to speak during their plenary session on the 2024 budget of the Department of Agriculture late Wednesday, continue reading : Agri chief eyes better post-harvest, farm logistics to cut food cost
The Department of Agriculture (DA), represented by Undersecretary for Policy, Planning, and Regulations Mercedita Sombilla, Undersecretary for Rice Industry Development Leocadio Sebastian, and Director Junibert de Sagun of the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service participated in the opening of the Cashless Expo 2023 on November 17, 2023. Organized by the GoDigitalPilipinas Movement (GDP) Inc. in continue reading : DA, rice-based enterprises join Cashless Expo 2023
