Tag: local farmers
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Bacolod City Unveils Kadiwa Center to Empower Local Farmers
Bacolod City has introduced a new Kadiwa ng Pangulo center aimed at supporting its small farmers by providing them a direct sales platform to consumers. The center was inaugurated on Sunday at the Bacolod City Government Center grounds, featuring products from the Bacolod City Integrated Small Farmers Federation and its 16 associated groups and small…
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Bacolod City Unveils Kadiwa Center to Support Local Farmers
Bacolod City has introduced a new Kadiwa ng Pangulo center aimed at assisting small farmers in selling their produce directly to the public. The center was inaugurated on Sunday at the Bacolod City Government Center grounds, featuring products from the Bacolod City Integrated Small Farmers Federation and its 16 associated groups and small businesses. Mayor…
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Philippines on Path to Sugar Self-Sufficiency: Abby Binay Proposes Import Ban During Harvest
In a bold move to bolster the Philippines’ sugar industry, senatorial candidate Abby Binay has proposed a ban on sugar imports during the harvest season. Speaking at a press conference in Dumaguete City, Binay emphasized the need to protect local farmers and reduce the country’s reliance on foreign sugar. She argued that such a policy…
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Zamboanga City Boosts Agriculture with PHP19.2 Million Tractor Distribution
In a significant move to enhance agricultural productivity, Zamboanga City Mayor John Dalipe spearheaded the distribution of six high-value farm tractors, totaling PHP19.2 million, on February 17, 2025. These Japan-made tractors are set to revolutionize farming practices across the city’s six agricultural districts, which encompass 98 barangays. The initiative, funded through the city’s 2024 agriculture…
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Department of Agriculture Investigates Pork Price Surge Amid Profiteering Concerns
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has initiated an investigation into the escalating prices of pork across local markets, aiming to curb potential profiteering. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. highlighted the issue during a recent interview, drawing parallels to the rice price situation. He mentioned that the DA is actively analyzing the pork value chain…
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Department of Agriculture Foresees Robust Recovery in Rice Production for 2025
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has expressed a positive outlook for the recovery of local palay production in 2025, following a challenging year marked by natural disasters. In a recent statement, DA spokesperson Arnel De Mesa projected that rice production would rebound to 20 million metric tons, a significant recovery from the setbacks caused by…
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Affordable Rice Initiative Kicks Off in Negros Oriental at PHP29 per Kilo
In a significant move to make rice more affordable, the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Negros Oriental have begun selling locally produced rice at PHP29 per kilo. The initiative, which started on November 11-12, 2024, in Sibulan town, is part of the Bagong Bayaning Magsasaka (BBM) rice program launched…
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DA-11 Launches ‘Be RICEponsible’ Campaign to Boost Rice Conservation and Support Local Farmers
DAVAO CITY – In celebration of National Rice Awareness Month this November, the Department of Agriculture in Davao Region (DA-11) is calling on the public to rally behind the nation’s rice industry. The ‘Be RICEponsible’ initiative, spearheaded by DA-11, aims to foster conscious rice consumption and support for local farmers, according to DA-11 Director Macario…
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