Tag: food supply
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Strategic Onion Imports to Bridge Supply Gaps Before Peak Harvest
In a strategic move to stabilize onion prices and fill supply gaps, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has approved the importation of 4,000 metric tons of onions. This decision comes as the country anticipates the peak harvest season for local onions, expected around the third week of March extending into April 2025. DA Secretary Francisco…
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New Affordable and Nutritious Rice Varieties Hit Kadiwa Centers This Month
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced the launch of two new rice varieties, Sulit Rice and Nutri Rice, under its ‘Rice for All’ initiative. These varieties will be available starting this month at Kadiwa ng Pangulo Centers across the country, as well as in selected public markets and train stations in Metro Manila. Assistant…
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Philippines Grants Accreditation to 34 Indian Companies for Carabeef Supply
The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines has recently accredited 34 Indian companies to supply frozen buffalo meat, known as ‘carabeef’, to the country. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. emphasized that the move is not intended to boost imports but to foster competition among foreign suppliers, which could lead to lower prices for…
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