Photo Courtesy: PCO DAVAO CITY --- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved a new program from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) aimed at strengthening the Philippine agriculture sector through the development and deployment of locally-manufactured agricultural machinery. During a sectoral meeting at Malacañan Palace on Wednesday, Marcos expressed … [Read more...] about Marcos approves DOST program to boost agriculture with locally-made machinery
Agriculture and Food
Philippines delays sugar importation until Mid-2025 as planters boosts production
DAVAO CITY – With a stable domestic supply of raw and refined sugar, the Philippine government announced it will postpone sugar imports until mid-2025, underscoring the growing self-sufficiency of local sugar production, particularly in Mindanao. Key officials from the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) confirmed the decision on Sunday, … [Read more...] about Philippines delays sugar importation until Mid-2025 as planters boosts production
Turnover of Farm-to-Market Road in Davao del Norte
DAVAO CITY --- The newly completed Farm-to-Market Road (FMR) with an integrated bridge was officially turned over to the communities of New Visayas and Tulalian in Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte. This infrastructure project, implemented by the Provincial Government of Davao del Norte through the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) of the Department of Agriculture (DA), … [Read more...] about Turnover of Farm-to-Market Road in Davao del Norte
P96.3M flood control structure enhances safety in Agusan Del Norte
DAVAO CITY --- A flood-prone barangay in Cabadbaran City, Agusan Del Norte, is now benefiting from the timely completion of a flood control project by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) along a section of the Cabadbaran River. This project provides essential protection for residents, particularly during the rainy season. DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, … [Read more...] about P96.3M flood control structure enhances safety in Agusan Del Norte
DA chief orders BAI to refine ASF vaccination protocol to fast-track rollout
DAVAO CITY — Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. has directed the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) to refine its vaccination protocol in order to expedite the rollout of the African Swine Fever (ASF) vaccine developed in Vietnam, which has shown promising results in a recent pilot test in Batangas. Blood tests conducted by the BAI on over three dozen pigs … [Read more...] about DA chief orders BAI to refine ASF vaccination protocol to fast-track rollout
