Agriculture

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.

10 Sep 2025

7:59AM

DA urges Congress to restore NFA’s rice, corn buying power

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has urged Congress to support its proposal to restore and expand the National Food Authority’s (NFA) powers to directly buy corn and rice from local farmers and cooperatives.

3 Sep 2025

7:31AM

INSIDER FOCUS | Startup GOEden sparks new hope for farmers

Julieane “Juca” Lacsina, who grew up helping on her family’s farm in San Jose, Tarlac, wants to harness digitalization to uplift agriculture and meet the needs of the underserved.

28 Aug 2025

7:50AM

DA chief maps out Rice Tariffication Law overhaul

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday urged senators to support sweeping amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL), saying reforms are necessary to safeguard the local rice industry, restore farmer profitability, and bolster national food security.