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Agriculture chief suspends fertilizer distribution over quality concerns

Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has ordered the suspension of fertilizer releases from several government-contracted suppliers pending a full investigation into...

DA orders nationwide review of farm inputs’ beneficiaries

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has ordered a nationwide survey of farmer-beneficiaries as the Department of Agriculture intensifies its investigation into alleged substandard...

Fertilizer trader faces blacklisting over old license

The Department of Agriculture said it is weighing the potential blacklisting of Agri-Victorious Trading Corp. after the supplier delivered over 11,000 bags of fertilizer...

DA seeking P1.2-b budget in 2027 to expand oil palm production in Mindanao

The Department of Agriculture is stepping up support for oil palm in Mindanao to reduce the country’s reliance on imported cooking oil while raising...

Gov’t orders FTI to buy onions to stop price collapse

The government has stepped into the onion market early, with Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. ordering state-run Food Terminal Inc. to begin buying...

DA refines policy to stabilize rising rice, onion prices

The Department of Agriculture is refining policy measures to stabilize rice and onion prices as retail costs rise despite uneven trends at the farm...

DA orders probe on machinery, fertilizer procurement

Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. ordered a broad investigation Wednesday into alleged irregularities in the procurement and distribution of subsidized farm...

DA rolls out broad food security plan

The Department of Agriculture is rolling out a broad food security strategy anchored on affordability and supply chain modernization, supported by sustained government investments...

DA allots P300m for climate-resilient farming in 2026

The Department of Agriculture has allocated about P300 million this year to expand climate-resilient farming for high-value vegetables such as tomatoes, chili and bell...

DA expands P20 rice program to Aklan, provides P75m in aid

The Department of Agriculture has expanded the rollout of the “Benteng Bigas Meron Na!” rice program in Aklan, allowing affordable and accessible rice to...

DA secures floor price of P17 per kilogram from rice traders for procurement

Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said Thursday the agency secured commitments from rice millers and importers to maintain local farmgate prices...

FTI told to buy chili pepper, mung beans

The Philippines is allocating funds to purchase chili peppers and mung beans directly from local farmers to stabilize market prices and reduce the country’s...

DA tests commercial viability of Australian redclaw crayfish

The Department of Agriculture is testing the commercial viability of Australian redclaw crayfish in the country’s rice heartland as part of a push to...

Galunggong prices may hit P300/kg amid global shortage

The Department of Agriculture is intensifying market monitoring and supply coordination to stabilize fish prices and ensure adequate inventory as global disruptions pressure key...
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