by Press Release | Apr 8, 2024 | Agricultural
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. recognized media’s invaluable role in disseminating information on government programs, projects, and services, especially in boosting agri production and promoting food security. “Media’s role in fostering...
by Press Release | Apr 3, 2024 | Agricultural
The voucher system under the National Rice Program is currently under review and set for major changes in the coming months. This was disclosed by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. as he cited the need to fix the voucher system introduced by the National...
by Press Release | Apr 1, 2024 | Agricultural
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has created three (3) teams to prepare and finalize the feasibility studies of priority infrastructure projects of the Department of Agriculture (DA) that will boost food production, particularly of rice and corn. The...
by Press Release | Mar 7, 2024 | Agricultural
The Department of Agriculture shall focus on the revitalization of the local cacao industry, through its High Value Crops and Development Program (HVCDP) and other operating units. “Some of the cacao trees are now being cut because farmers are not making much money...
by Press Release | Mar 4, 2024 | Agricultural
MANILA — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is already conducting its investigation on the alleged improper sale of rice by the National Food Authority (NFA) to selected traders. In a news forum in Quezon City on Saturday, DA spokesman Assistant Secretary Arnel...
by Press Release | Feb 26, 2024 | Agricultural
QUEZON CITY — The Department of Agriculture will distribute vegetable seeds in Western Visayas and Ilocos Regions as well as planting materials for high-value crops that require less water in the Zamboanga Peninsula to help farmers recover from the damage and...