The increasing demand for quality seeds necessitates encouraging more farmers to be accredited seed growers.

Quality seed production: A profitable agri enterprise

Ang RCEF Mechanization Component ay isa sa mga programa sa ilalim ng RCEF na nakatuon sa pamamahagi ng mga makinarya sa pagpapalay upang mapababa ang production at labor cost at mapabilis ang produksyon ng palay.

230 farmers’ cooperative, nabigyan ng tulong 

The BFAR was tasked to include climate change adaptation measures on the Fisheries Administrative Order (FAO) 197-1, s. 2012, as well as to conduct a complete fishpond inventory to determine the physical and tenurial status of all fishponds in the country.

BFAR charts roadmap of country's fish industry

Farmers in San Rafael, Bulacan begin gathering their rice crop as the traditional harvest season in the Philippines starts.

HARVEST SEASON BEGINS

“The judicious use of synthetic pesticides is a must, similar to the application of fertilizers to avoid destroying the soil. We have to be more guided by science and technology,” Agriculture Secretary William Dar said.

Agri chief advocates balanced pesticides use strategy 

A framework and all necessary guidelines must be established to regulate the matter of GMOs in the country, and make sure that safety protocols and regulations are in place.

Here comes GMOs! Biosafety pioneer lauds golden rice approval

The government has so far forfeited P2.52 billion in revenue from pork and P11.4 million from rice since President Duterte issued in May executive orders (EO) modifying the duties on both commodities.

Talo lahat: Gov’t to lose P5 billion from lower pork, rice tariff

Agriculture Secretary William Dar said the DA is keeping a close watch on trends and technological developments in the global food production ecosystem, as it strives to bring agriculture advocacy and education to the next generation.

APEC agri ministers commit to advancing food security endeavors

PSA said farmgate prices of palay averaged at P16.94 per kilo from January to June, lower than the P17.42 per kilo recorded in the same period last year.

Bad news! Palay prices drop 2.8% in 1st half; rice stocks fall to 3-year-low

California residents have watched with dismay as verdant fields have turned into brown, dusty plains, leaving shriveled trees, dying plants and exasperated farmers.

Historic drought threatens US food supplies from California farms

230 farmers’ cooperative, nabigyan ng tulong  photo from DA RFO 4-A

BFAR charts roadmap of country's fish industry photo from WWF

APEC agri ministers commit to advancing food security endeavors photo from DA

Agri chief advocates balanced pesticides use strategy photo from PIA

Historic drought threatens US food supplies from California farms photo from Yahoo News

Talo lahat Gov’t to lose P5 billion from lower pork, rice tariff photo from Philippine Star

Bad news! Palay prices drop 2.8% in 1st half; rice stocks fall to 3-year-low photo from BusinessMirror

Here comes GMOs! Biosafety pioneer lauds golden rice approval photo from World Grain

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