THE Department of Agriculture (DA) on Sunday said it is investigating five government-contracted fertilizer suppliers following complaints of poor product quality. The probe covers Agri-Victorius Trading Corp., DQB Green Agricultural Products Trading, Valap Inc., Dos Asia Chemical Trading Corp., and Rova Fertilizer Manufacturing. These companies’ products had previously been flagged during quality tests at the … Read more
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has ordered the suspension of fertilizer distribution from five suppliers following complaints over product quality. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the department has launched an investigation into the concerned firms, which hold government contracts. The DA, together with the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority, will review the products to … Read more
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THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched its first barangay-level rollout of the P20-per-kilogram rice initiative or the “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” (BBM Na!) program, the agency reported on Sunday. The rollout was held in Barangay Matina Crossing in Davao City. It was led by DA Assistant Secretary for Agribusiness, Marketing, and Consumer Affairs Genevieve … Read more
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Saturday said the country ended 2025 with a narrower agricultural trade deficit amid a surge in farm exports, led by tropical fruits coupled with softer imports. Citing data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the DA said agricultural exports stood at $884.77 million in December 2025, surging 19% year-on-year … Read more
THE public can now access information on rural infrastructure projects and monitor their progress with the launch of the FMR Watch, a transparency portal to farm-to-market roads, the Department of Agriculture announced on Friday. FMRs are gravel or paved roads that directly connect agricultural production sites, coastal landing points and postharvest facilities to markets, local … Read more
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has delayed the imposition of higher rice tariffs to February despite the resumption of imports. It had previously said that the increase, to 20 percent from 15 percent, would take effect Jan. 16 after the government ended a temporary ban on inbound shipments of the staple. In a statement announcing … Read more
DA: Decline in food poverty linked to rice program Philstar.com Number of Filipinos who see themselves as poor decreases – survey Inquirer.net Drop in food poverty shows impact of gov’t efforts, interventions Philippine News Agency Bilang dagiti Pilipino a nangibaga a marigrigatda, bimmaba iti maudi a quarter ti 2025 vigan.bomboradyo.com Food poverty in Philippines drops sharply in Q4 2025 thepeninsulaqatar.com … Read more
Published Jun 5, 2025 07:54 pm BACOLOD CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering increasing the buying price of palay (unhusked rice) to support farmers and the national government’s P20 per kilo rice initiative. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced during the program’s launching at Burgos Public Market here on Thursday that they … Read more