Tag: Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund

  • Philippine Rice Sector Thrives Post-Rice Tariffication Law, DA Reports

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced significant progress in the Philippine rice sector since the implementation of the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) in 2019. The law has fostered a collaborative environment among farmers, local governments, and other stakeholders, leading to notable advancements in rice farming. Key to these improvements are initiatives like the Rice…

  • Department of Agriculture to Distribute P1.3 Billion to Support 186,000 Bicol Farmers

    In a significant move to bolster the agricultural sector, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced a P1.3 billion cash aid program aimed at supporting 186,309 farmers across the Bicol region. This initiative was revealed by Lovella Guarin, the spokesperson for DA-Bicol, during a recent interview in Legazpi City. The funds, sourced from the 2024…

  • PhilMech Boosts Agusan del Norte’s Agriculture with P59.6 Million in Farm Equipment

    In a significant move to enhance agricultural productivity, the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) has distributed farm machinery and equipment valued at PHP59.6 million to 20 farmers’ associations in Agusan del Norte. The distribution took place on November 29, 2024, in Barangay Sto. Niño, Butuan City, as part of the Rice Competitiveness…