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Higher tariff collections boost fund for rice farmers to P34 billion
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 29, 2025 - 12:00am
Rice farmers will receive over P34 billion in support under the government’s rice competitiveness enhancement fund  this year as tariff collections last year surged to a record high.
Mining groups support Lotilla as new DENR chief
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 27, 2025 - 12:00am
The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines has thrown its support behind the appointment of Raphael Lotilla as the new secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Agriculture chief backs retention of tariff until next harvest
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 27, 2025 - 12:00am
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the 15-percent tariff on imported rice may have to be retained until September to prevent a possible spike in domestic retail prices, as world prices slightly rose...
FAST Logistics ventures into agriculture supply chain
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 26, 2025 - 12:00am
FAST Logistics Groups is venturing into the agriculture sector following its first successful shipment of premium mangoes from the island province of Guimaras to Metro Manila.
Natural fungi to combat fall armyworms discovered
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 25, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippine Rice Research Institute has identified strains of a naturally occurring fungi that can help farmers fight against fall armyworms that is posing a threat to the rice farms in Luzon.
Argentina keen on exporting poultry, pork to Philippines
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 24, 2025 - 12:00am
Argentina stands ready to supply the Philippines with poultry and pork products to meet the country’s growing food requirement amid local and global trade disruptions, its top diplomat said.
Brazil poultry products formally banned in Philippines
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 23, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippines has formally banned the importation of poultry products from Brazil due to the confirmed bird flu cases in the South American country.
China ship uses water cannon, sideswipes BFAR vessel
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 23, 2025 - 12:00am
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources research vessels in the West Philippine Sea were blasted with water cannons by the China Coast Guard, marking the first attack on Philippine civilian vessels, the BFAR said...
SRA confirms first case of sugarcane infestation in Negros Occidental
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 22, 2025 - 12:00am
The Sugar Regulatory Administration is closely monitoring six areas in the northern portion of Negros Occidental after it confirmed infestations of red-striped soft scale insects in some sugarcane farms...
‘Import ban on Brazilian poultry won’t affect supply, price trend’
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 20, 2025 - 12:00am
The forthcoming country-wide ban on Brazilian poultry products will not result in supply woes and price spikes in the market as local production is on the rise while importers can easily shift to other foreign suppliers,...
Raw sugar output exceeds forecast
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 19, 2025 - 12:00am
The country’s raw sugar output in the current crop year reached over 1.8 million metric tons (MT), surpassing the government’s initial estimate of 1.78 million MT, latest figures showed.
Philippines to halt Brazil poultry imports
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 19, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippines is set to temporarily halt poultry imports from Brazil after the South American nation, the country’s top meat supplier, confirmed its first bird flu outbreak in a commercial farm.
After SC order, LGUs urged to lift mining bans
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 17, 2025 - 12:00am
The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) has urged local government units (LGUs) with existing bans on mining operations to heed the Supreme Court’s decision to nullify the mining ban imposed by Occidental...
Nickel producers back SC decision to nullify mining ban in Occidental Mindoro
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 16, 2025 - 12:00am
The Supreme Court’s decision to nullify the mining ban in Occidental Mindoro creates a “more secure” investment climate for the industry, removing uncertainty caused by local bans, a nickel industry...
DA to sell P20/kilo rice in 50 Kadiwa sites
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 16, 2025 - 12:00am
The Department of Agriculture  plans to roll out its P20 per kilo rice program to at least 50 Kadiwa sites by June to reach more Filipinos, especially those living in poverty.
Vitarich earnings climb exponentially to P241 million
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 15, 2025 - 12:00am
Poultry integrator and feeds manufacturer Vitarich Corp. reported a record net income in the first quarter, surging exponentially on an annual basis to over P240 million, driven by higher chicken sales and new revenue...
Meat imports rise 26% in 3 months
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 15, 2025 - 12:00am
The country’s meat imports from January to March rose by more than a quarter on an annual basis to over 340,000 metric tons, driven by higher purchases abroad of key items led by pork, latest government data...
‘Philippines to remain world’s top rice importer’
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 14, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippines is projected to remain the world’s top rice importer for the fourth consecutive year in 2026, with total imports hitting 5.5 million metric tons, the US Department of Agriculture said.
Red onion stocks seen to last until 2026
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 13, 2025 - 12:00am
The country’s red onion stocks are projected to last until early next year as total supplies are estimated to reach over 150,000 metric tons by the end of the month, latest government estimates showe...
DA to import gilts for swine repopulation
by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - May 12, 2025 - 12:00am
The government is spending over P460 million to import nearly 3,000 gilts as part of its efforts to repopulate the domestic pig population decimated by African swine fever and boost pork supply.
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