MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday assured of a stable supply of rice for the entire year despite the slight decline in production during the first three months of 2024 due to the El Niño phenomenon. Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa made the assurance after the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that rice production from … [Read more...] about DA assures stable rice supply in 2024 despite production decline in Q1
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Camiguin farmers, agriculturists enhance knowledge through fertilizer management and soil sampling training
CAMIGUIN – A two-day training on fertilizer management, soil sampling, analysis using test kits, and fertilizer recommendation was conducted by the Bureau of Soils and Water Management under the Department of Agriculture. This event aimed to educate municipal agriculturists and farmers from Mambajao, Mahinog, Guinsiliban, Catarman, and Sagay in Camiguin Province. The … [Read more...] about Camiguin farmers, agriculturists enhance knowledge through fertilizer management and soil sampling training
DA to farmers group: Submit proposal on P15k El Niño subsidy
DAVAO CITY - The Department of Agricluture urged the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas to submit to them a proposal on their request for a P15,000 subsidy for agricultural workers and fisherfolks to cushion the impact of the impending El Niño as projected by PAGASA. Danilo Ramos of KMP claimed some 13.6 million farmers, fisherfolk, and farm laborers need such support and … [Read more...] about DA to farmers group: Submit proposal on P15k El Niño subsidy
DA intensifies 4K program for Mindanao IPs
DAVAO CITY (November 3)- The B’laan tribe of Davao del Sur will partner with the Department of Agriculture (DA) for the development of a model farm in the municipality of Matanao. The initiative, to be undertaken under the Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran ng Kababayang Katutubo (4Ks) program with funding from DA’s Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD), is part of the … [Read more...] about DA intensifies 4K program for Mindanao IPs
DA to deliver available and affordable food to the public
MANILA (October 19)- "Misyon ng gobyerno na pakainin ang tao," Department of Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol yesterday said, as the country recently celebrated the World Food Day celebration. Piñol said that the DA is continuously working to "deliver available and affordable food" to the public while ensuring the profitability of agriculture for its farmers and … [Read more...] about DA to deliver available and affordable food to the public
