AI drones promise smarter farms, but small farmers must not be left behind
DAVAO CITY (August 17) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is testing drones powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to spot crop diseases and other...
Davao farm exports reach Saudi market—but will farmers get the bigger share?
DAVAO CITY (August 10) — A SHIPMENT of 17.2 metric tons of Davao-grown agricultural products to Saudi Arabia is being touted as a breakthrough...
Davao durian breaks into Oman market with first 1-ton trial shipment
DAVAO CITY (August 6) — Davao’s durian industry has secured a foothold in the Middle East after a trial shipment of 1.08 tons of...
IPOPHL, DA to accelerate rise of Philippine farm products into global brands
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) have strengthened their partnership to accelerate efforts to help more...
PH agri products eye global brands—but can farmers capture the premium?
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (July 30) — PHILIPPINE fruits and other farm products are being positioned for a bigger share of the global market,...
New farm roads open lifeline for Manobo farmers in Surigao Sur
BUTUAN CITY (July 28) — For Manobo farmers in two remote barangays of San Miguel, Surigao del Sur, the long-awaited road to better livelihoods...
