Tag: Department of Agriculture
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DA and DOLE Join Forces to Expand Kadiwa ng Pangulo Program Nationwide
KADIWA NG PANGULO. Shoppers take advantage of low-cost agricultural goods and food products at the Kadiwa Center located at the BPI Multipurpose Hall in San Andres, Malate, Manila on October 17, 2024. On December 6, 2024, the Department of Agriculture announced a collaboration with the Department of Labor and Employment to enhance the nationwide rollout…
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Agricultural Commodity Prices and Supply Expected to Remain Stable in December
Stable Supply and Prices. Shoppers at the Quinta Market in Quiapo, Manila, were seen purchasing fresh produce on December 4, 2024. The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on December 5 that they anticipate a continued stabilization of agricultural commodity prices throughout December, thanks to a consistent supply. MANILA – Despite a slight uptick in food…
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Surigao del Norte’s Agricultural Community Engages in Post-SONA Forum
In a significant gathering in Surigao City, nearly 500 farmers and fisherfolk from Surigao del Norte came together for the 2024 Post-State of the Nation Address Forum. The event, orchestrated by the Presidential Communications Office in collaboration with the Philippine Information Agency and the Department of Agriculture in Region 13, focused on the theme ‘Masaganang…
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Ilocos Region’s 25 Areas Remain in ASF Red Zone, Restrictions Continue
In the Ilocos Region, 25 areas are still designated as red zones due to the ongoing threat of African Swine Fever (ASF). This classification continues to enforce strict restrictions on the movement of live pigs, pork, pork products, and swine genetic materials in and out of these zones. The Department of Agriculture Ilocos regional office…
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DA Promotes Intercropping of High-Value Crops to Enhance Farmers’ Earnings
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) Region 11 is pushing for the intercropping of high-value crops like coffee, cacao, and coconut to increase farmers’ income and foster sustainable agriculture practices. This initiative was emphasized by DA-11 Regional Director Macario Gonzaga at the end of the two-day Mindanao-wide Coconut Farmer Cooperative Summit held at…
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Sugar Import Delay Backed by Farmers to Boost Local Production
BACOLOD CITY – The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has expressed gratitude for the backing from sugarcane farmers in Mindanao and Luzon regarding the government’s decision to postpone sugar imports until mid-next year. This move comes at a time when the supply of both raw and refined sugar remains stable. The SRA, along with the Department…
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DA Boosts Davao del Sur Farmers with P5-M Delivery Vehicles
In a move to enhance agricultural productivity and income, the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region 11 handed over three delivery vehicles valued at PHP5 million to the farmers of Bansalan, Davao del Sur. The turnover took place on Monday, November 18, 2024, and is part of the ‘Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita’ program, aimed at…
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SRA Administrator Refutes Sugar Oversupply Allegations
In a recent statement, Pablo Luis Azcona, the head of the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), dismissed accusations from sugar producer groups about an oversupply of sugar, which they claimed was causing a decline in millgate prices. Azcona labeled these claims as malicious during a press conference in Bacolod City. The accusations came from a coalition…
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Antique Farmers Receive Machinery to Enhance Rice Production
In a significant boost to rice production in Antique, three farmers’ associations have been equipped with advanced farm machinery. The Department of Agriculture (DA) handed over the equipment, which includes two rice combine harvesters and a four-wheel drive tractor, to the associations in a ceremony held in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique. The recipients include…
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