DAVAO CITY—The Department of Agriculture (DA), in coordination with Food Terminal Incorporated (FTI), is tightening quality control measures for the Kadiwa ng Pangulo’s (KNP) Rice for All (RFA) program following reports of rice weevils (bukbok) in some RFA rice sacks sold in Cubao, Quezon City. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. assured the public that immediate … [Read more...] about DA, FTI strengthen quality control measures for ‘Rice for All’ amid weevil issue
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DA to implement P58/Kilo MSRP for imported rice starting January 20
DAVAO CITY --- The Department of Agriculture (DA) will set the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice at P58 per kilo, effective January 20, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. announced on Friday. This price was determined following extensive consultations with importers, retailers, rice industry stakeholders, and relevant government … [Read more...] about DA to implement P58/Kilo MSRP for imported rice starting January 20
DA, OceanX partner to boost Philippine marine sustainability
DAVAO CITY --- The Department of Agriculture (DA) and global ocean exploration nonprofit OceanX have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to assess the health and diversity of Philippine fisheries and marine food resources. The initiative will use OceanX’s advanced research vessel, OceanXplorer, to explore and analyze the country’s marine ecosystems. The agreement, … [Read more...] about DA, OceanX partner to boost Philippine marine sustainability
Pag-angkat sa mga buhi nga baka ug kabaw gikan sa Japan suspendido
DAKBAYAN SA DAVAO--- Dili usa mag-angkat ang Pilipinas og buhi nga baka, kabaw kon buffalo, ug pipila ka produkto niini gikan sa Japan sa pagkakaron tungod sa bukol nga sakit sa panit nga sa nahisgutang nasud, kini sumala sa Department of Agriculture. Niadtong Huebes, Disyembre 19, gianunsyo sa DA ang temporaryong pagdili, pinaagi sa Memorandum Order 57 nga giluwatan … [Read more...] about Pag-angkat sa mga buhi nga baka ug kabaw gikan sa Japan suspendido
DA plans to distribute seized mackerel for typhoon relief to support food security
DAVAO CITY ---- To maximize the utilization of seized products, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has proposed a practical solution to aid typhoon victims by requesting the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to release 580 metric tons of frozen mackerel, seized at the Manila International Container Port last month, for distribution as emergency relief. Agriculture Secretary … [Read more...] about DA plans to distribute seized mackerel for typhoon relief to support food security
