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PH optimistic on sugar self-sufficiency

June 18, 2025, 7:55 PM

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is optimistic the Philippines will achieve sugar self-sufficiency within a few years, following a significant increase in production during...

The Hidden crisis: Groundwater quality in the Philippines and why it matters

June 17, 2025, 6:45 PM

Groundwater — water trapped beneath the Earth’s surface—is a resource that may be out of sight, but it is certainly not out of mind...

RICE FOR WORKERS.

June 16, 2025, 9:10 PM

Around 800 rank-and-file workers from the Manila Harbor Center receive P20-per-kilogram rice during the launch of the ‘P20 Benteng Bigas Meron Na for Minimum...

Sugar harvest likely to surpass 2m tons this year

June 16, 2025, 7:35 PM

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) said Monday local sugar production is poised to breach 2 million metric tons (MT) for crop year 2024-2025, above...

Farmers in PH seaweed capital learn to adapt amid challenges

June 16, 2025, 6:55 PM

First of Three Parts Men in small wooden boats come in from a day of harvesting seaweed in the Celebes Sea off of a small...

Over 200K agrarian reform beneficiaries freed of P11-B debt

June 11, 2025, 4:32 PM

A total of 213,285 beneficiaries of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) have been freed of P11.63 billion in unpaid land amortization covering 283,040...

DA says new generation of farmers key to food security

June 2, 2025, 6:45 PM

The Department of Agriculture is fully committed on training young Flipino farmers, saying they are key to keeping the farm sector going and making...

P20/k rice sustainable, says PBBM

May 29, 2025, 12:00 AM

Says cheap rice not cosmetic or for ‘pogi’ points President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday dismissed critics claiming his administration’s project of selling rice at...

Resilient farm sector to thwart climate change

May 26, 2025, 7:00 PM

The Philippines must build a resilient agricultural sector to ensure long-term food security, economic stability and inclusive job growth amid extreme weather. Agriculture Secretary Francisco...

Future young farmers get support from Okada

May 24, 2025, 10:10 PM

In a bid to empower the next generation of agricultural leaders, Okada Manila has partnered for the first time with School for Experiential and...

Marcos: Paitan Dam to boost agri productivity, water security in Ilocos Region

May 23, 2025, 1:06 PM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Friday said the launching of Paitan Dam in Sta. Maria, Pangasinan marks a major step toward long-term water security...

Philippines to impose poultry import ban on Brazil amid bird flu outbreak

May 19, 2025, 3:41 PM

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday said the Philippines will impose a nationwide ban on poultry imports from Brazil following a confirmed...

Albay solon vows to pursue Aleco modernization

May 16, 2025, 8:45 PM

Newly elected Albay 3rd District Rep. Raymond Adrian Salceda vowed to push for the modernization of the Albay Electric Cooperative (Aleco), a persistent problem...

Romualdez leads turnover of solar-powered irrigation systems in Central Luzon

May 15, 2025, 4:07 PM

House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Thursday led the turnover of the Maunlad na Candating–Sapang Paitan solar-powered pump—one of the over 20 solar-powered pump irrigation...

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