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The Development Bank of the Philippines is keen on partnering with other government agencies, including the Maharlika Investment Corp., to beef up the funding of its new credit program that seeks to improve rice farmers’ productivity and welfare.

The Department of Agriculture is now aggressively pursuing foreign funding to fast-track the construction and completion of key infrastructure projects that would uplift farmers’ welfare and reduce food costs.

The United Kingdom is keen on regaining its lost market share in the Philippine poultry market after finally being allowed to resume exports to the country following a three-year import ban due its bird flu outbreaks.

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. yesterday moved the expected full impact of Executive Order 62 on lower tariff on imported rice to January 2025 from October 2024.

The Department of Agriculture is set to bid out over P40 billion worth of port projects nationwide as part of measures to reduce retail food prices by slashing transport costs through efficient logistics system.