May 23, 2025

Tag: Philippine farmers

  • Philippine Government Aids Farmers After Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Causes Nearly P1 Billion in Agricultural Losses

    In the wake of the devastating eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on December 9, 2024, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has pledged ongoing support to the farmers of Negros Island, where agricultural losses have soared to PHP913.026 million. The eruption’s impact was felt across Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental, affecting a total of 4,066 farmers in…

    Written by

    Fabian Apostol

  • NFA Considers Buying Corn to Support Farmers Facing Low Prices

    The National Food Authority (NFA) is exploring the possibility of purchasing corn to assist local farmers who are grappling with falling farmgate prices, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). This initiative comes as a response to the challenges faced by corn farmers in the current market conditions. The DA announced on Thursday that the…

    Written by

    Mark Salazar