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19 Feb 2026
3:07PM
PLDT Group, DA-ATI strengthen push for tech-enabled agriculture
As the Philippines accelerates efforts to modernize agriculture, PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications Inc. are deepening their push to bridge the digital divide in farming communities.
23 Jan 2026
6:12AM
DA pushes reforms to fix ‘broken economics’ of PH agriculture
After decades of heavy public spending but uneven results, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is pushing a sweeping reform agenda that aims to fundamentally reset what it calls the “broken economics” of Philippine agriculture—an effort Malacañang views as central to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s legacy before he steps down in June 2028.
17 Dec 2025
8:34AM
DA chief flags fragile farm job gains, pushes urgent reforms
Agriculture continues to absorb millions of Filipino workers, but latest government data show that many of these jobs remain short-lived—rising sharply during harvest seasons, then fading just as quickly.
21 Nov 2025
10:04AM
Hydropower can boost food security, rural growth — DA chief
Hydropower isn't just about electricity — it may be one of the Philippines’ most overlooked tools for boosting food security.
22 Oct 2025
7:59AM
PH showcases sustainable agrifood investments at FAO forum
The Philippines underscored its strong commitment to sustainable agrifood development at the 2025 Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum, held during the World Food Forum (WFF) at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Headquarters in Rome, Italy.
20 Oct 2025
8:16AM
DA declares Batanes as an organic farming province
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has officially recognized Batanes as an “Organic Farming Practitioner Province,” a landmark declaration that celebrates the province’s century-old sustainable farming practices and paves the way for stronger livelihood and agro-tourism growth.
7 Oct 2025
7:26AM
Philippines, Japan vow to strengthen agricultural trade, tech ties
Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and Japanese Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi vowed to elevate bilateral agricultural cooperation to new heights during their meeting on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Agriculture and Forestry Ministers (AMAF) Meeting, highlighting their commitment to stronger trade relations, knowledge exchange, and sustainable growth.
25 Sep 2025
10:08AM
Gov’t eyes rice import freeze extension, tariff hike
The government is moving to tighten the country’s rice import policy by extending the current two-month import suspension and raising tariffs on imported rice, in a bid to stabilize palay prices and protect Filipino farmers during the peak of the harvest season.
22 Sep 2025
9:36AM
DA plots ‘White Revolution’ to secure PH vegetable supply
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is rolling out a sweeping agricultural transformation plan called the “White Revolution,” a roadmap to ensure year-round supply of affordable vegetables and high-value crops.
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