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DA seeks more government support for agriculture development

By Louise Maureen Simeon | February 1, 2016 - 9:00am

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has called for continued government support to strengthen the competitiveness of the farm...

Business

Philippines most affected by weather-related diseases – report

By Rudy Fernandez | September 3, 2015 - 10:00am

The Philippines now holds the unenviable distinction of being number one among countries most affected by weather-related disasters.

Headlines

Phl can double food exports to EU

By Louella Desiderio | March 12, 2015 - 12:00am

The Philippines has the potential to double the value of its food exports to the European Union (EU) and maximize the benefits of the bloc’s trade preference program through the use of the Geographical Indications...

Business

Biotech boosts Phl export bid

August 28, 2014 - 12:00am

Government and private sector leaders recently said the growth of agricultural  biotechnology has boosted the country’s prospects for increased food and feed  export to the regional market while reducing...

Business

Rice imports under MAV slapped with 35% tariff

By Louella Desiderio | June 28, 2014 - 12:00am

The country’s minimum volume of rice imports in exchange for the extension of the special treatment on the staple will be slapped with a lower tariff of 35 percent, an agriculture official said.

Business

Agri smuggling $10-B trade – study

By Rudy Fernandez | February 16, 2014 - 12:00am

In the 1980s, smuggling of agricultural commodities had evolved into a big-time illegal trade, with the value of such products...

Headlines

DOT picks Bohol as pilot area to promote agri-tourism in CV

By Ehda Dagooc | January 14, 2013 - 12:00am

The Department of Tourism (DOT) has identified Bohol, to pioneer the promotion of agri-tourism in Central Visayas, along with other three provinces across the Philippines.

Freeman Cebu Business

Agri-tourism industry emerging in the country

By Rudy A. Fernandez | October 22, 2012 - 12:00am

An agriculture-tourism (agri-tourism) industry is taking shape in the country.

Business As Usual

Abono party-list calls for inquiry on QR negotiations

By Eva Visperas | August 18, 2012 - 12:00am

The Abono party-list is asking the House of Representatives and the Senate to conduct an inquiry on the negotiators responsible for the negotiations of extension on the quantitative restrictions (QR) on rice from...

Business

5 more biotech products being developed

By Rudy Fernandez | April 5, 2012 - 12:00am

Five more biotechnology products being developed by local research institutions are expected to be commercially released soon.

Science and Environment