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4 Feb 2025
9:43AM
Agriculture department declares ‘food security emergency’ to curb high rice prices
This declaration enables the NFA to release its buffer stocks — legally restricted from direct public sale — to government agencies, local government units, and the KADIWA ng Pangulo program. These actions aim to stabilize prices and ensure food security for Filipino households.
9 Oct 2024
1:32PM
NFA cuts palay buying price to P23/kilo to reduce cost of rice for Filipino consumers
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., who also chairs the NFA Council, announced that the lower band of the buying price will be set at P23 per kilo, down from the previous floor price of P25.
26 Sep 2024
7:39PM
Smuggling, hoarding of agri goods worth over P10M now ‘economic sabotage’ under new law
Agricultural smuggling and hoarding exceeding P10 million are now considered crimes of economic sabotage under the newly signed Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act, the Department of Agriculture said on Thursday.
18 Sep 2024
5:16PM
DA chief: Rice seen cheaper by up to P7/kilo come Jan 2025, but price decline to start Oct
The initial impact of the tariff cut has been delayed as traders imported large volumes of rice earlier this year, anticipating shortages due to the El Niño dry spell.
16 Sep 2024
5:36PM
Agri chief wants to lower Philippines' 40% post-harvest loss rate through modernization
The Agriculture chief said the key to the strategy is reducing inefficiencies caused by outdated infrastructure, particularly through mechanization and improved logistics.
11 Sep 2024
12:32AM
Tighter biosecurity urged after contaminated hog deaths snag swine fever vaccine trials
The Department of Agriculture has emphasized the crucial role of strict biosecurity measures in the successful implementation of the African Swine Fever vaccine program after five vaccinated pigs died nine days post-vaccination due to an unreported pre-existing respiratory illness.
16 Jul 2024
12:34PM
Agri chief wants crop insurance modernized as coverage expands to 1.2M farmers
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. has called on the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) to modernize its operations and develop more affordable insurance products for farmers, fisherfolk, and livestock raisers.
7 Jul 2024
10:50AM
Agriculture chief orders release of P510-M fuel subsidy to 160,000 farmers
The Department of Agriculture said this initiative is aimed at alleviating the financial strain on farmers due to rising fuel costs.
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