The Department of Agriculture on Friday broke ground on four units of large rice dryers in Dingras, Ilocos Norte, the first of more than two dozen post-harvest facilities that the National Food Authority (NFA) plans to build to enhance its procurement capability, increase rice yield, and boost rice and corn storage capacity. A project under continue reading : DA breaks ground on first of many post-harvest infrastructures to cut rice losses, lift storage capacity
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. on Wednesday (November 29) said the government under the leadership of President Ferdinand R.Marcos, Jr. is focused on improving rice production and reducing post harvest losses through science and technology. During his visit to the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) in the Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija, Laurel continue reading : Agri chief banks on science and technology to improve rice production
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
