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DA 'working double' time to increase rice production at lower cost amid inflation

The Department of Agriculture promised to intensify its efforts to increase the level of rice production in the Philippines with lower expenditures to alleviate food and non-food inflation, particularly rice.
Agriculture

Ombudsman suspends NFA execs amid cheap rice sale probe

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Laurel said that the Department of Agriculture has implemented the Ombudsman's preventive suspension order for the officials allegedly involved in the “improper” sale of rice buffer stocks.
Agriculture

Philippines, Cambodia seek to expand rice supply ties

The Philippines is exploring a partnership with Cambodia to secure a stable rice supply in response to potential challenges posed by the El Niño phenomenon.
Agriculture

Agri chief, MVP Group discuss investments in food security

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. met with business tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan, chairman of Metro Pacific Investments Corp., to discuss plans for significant investments in agriculture to support the government's food security goals.
Agriculture

DOH: Medical cannabis proposals need strong science, cost-effective analysis

The Department of Health said Tuesday that proposals to legalize medical cannabis or marijuana use should be based on rigorous scientific evidence and evaluation of public health implications. 
Agriculture

DBM approves P455-million funding to aid rice farmers

Q4 agricultural value production up by 0.7% — PSA

30% of vegetables wasted due to poor logistics — DA

Farmers credited for strong rice supply until 2024

North Luzon farmers cite better harvest income

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