Tag: Rice Production
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NIA Accelerates Jalaur Dam Project to Enhance Agricultural Output and Food Security
In a significant move to enhance food security and increase local rice production, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has committed to expediting the completion of the Jalaur River Multipurpose Project – Stage II in Iloilo. This decision aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to prioritize food affordability and security across the Philippines. The…
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Philippines and Cambodia Join Forces to Enhance Rice Production and Agricultural Trade
In a significant move to enhance food security and agricultural trade, the Philippines has entered into a strategic partnership with Cambodia. The Department of Agriculture announced this collaboration on February 13, 2025, highlighting its alignment with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s food security goals. The partnership was formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed…
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Antique Aims to Boost Rice Production to Combat High Prices
In a move to address the soaring prices of rice and ensure food security, a provincial board member from Antique is optimistic about increasing the region’s palay production. Rony Molina expressed his hopes following the confirmation of Gina Jordan as the new head of the Office of the Provincial Agriculture (OPA) during a session on…
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Caraga Region Sees Surge in Rice and Corn Production for 2024
In a promising development for the agricultural sector, the Caraga region reported a significant increase in rice production for the year 2024, according to the Department of Agriculture in Caraga (DA-13). The region’s rice output reached 574,093 metric tons, marking a rise from the 531,431 metric tons recorded in 2023. This growth is credited to…
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2024 Sees Surge in Caraga’s Rice and Corn Output
In a promising development for the Caraga region, rice production saw a significant uptick in 2024, as announced by the Department of Agriculture in Caraga (DA-13) from Butuan City. The region’s rice yield climbed to 574,093 metric tons, marking an increase from the 531,431 metric tons recorded in the previous year. This growth is credited…
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P309 Million in Aid to Boost 44,000 Antique Farmers
In a significant move to enhance rice production, the Department of Agriculture has rolled out a financial aid program worth over P309 million, targeting 44,161 farmers in Antique. The initiative, part of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund-Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RCEF-RFFA), began distributing funds on January 24, 2025, with each farmer receiving P7,000. Sonie Guanco,…
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Agriculture Department Confident in Recovery of Rice Production Post-2024 Setbacks
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is optimistic about the recovery of the local agricultural sector, especially rice production, in the year following significant losses in 2024. In a recent statement, DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa outlined ambitious goals for the rice subsector, aiming to reach a production level of 20.4 million metric tons. This…
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Agriculture Department Confident in 2025 Recovery After 2024 Setbacks
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is optimistic about the recovery of the country’s agricultural sector in 2025, following a challenging year in 2024. In a recent statement, DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa highlighted the department’s goal to boost rice production to 20.4 million metric tons, aiming to rebound from last year’s decline to 19.08…
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Agriculture Department Eyes Strong Recovery in 2025 After Last Year’s Setbacks
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is optimistic about a robust recovery in the agricultural sector this year, especially in rice production, following substantial losses in 2024. In a recent statement, DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa set a goal for the rice sector to rebound and achieve a production of 20.4 million metric tons. This…
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New PHP6 Million Irrigation System Set to Boost Rice Yields in Antique
In a significant development for agriculture in Antique, a new PHP6 million communal irrigation system was officially handed over to the Osorio I Farmer’s Irrigator’s Association, Inc. in Barangay Osorio I, San Remigio town. The ceremony, which took place on January 27, 2025, was attended by key figures including San Remigio Mayor Margarito Mission, Jr.,…
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