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Government expands college scholarships for coconut farmers
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 21, 2026 - 12:00am
The government has expanded its scholarship program to support the college education of country’s coconut farmers or their families.
Improved ube varieties in development at UPLB
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Researchers from the University of the Philippines-Los Baños are looking to develop improved varieties of purple yam, or ube, as the root crop gains rising global acclaim.
‘Philippines does not import fresh ube’
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 20, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines does not import ube or purple yam, a unit of the Department of Agriculture (DA) said, amid rising popularity for the country’s root crop.
Philippines inks regionalization deal with Chile for poultry imports
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 19, 2026 - 12:00am
The country approved a bilateral regionalization scheme with Chile, allowing the ease of entry for the latter’s live birds and poultry products.
DA seeks tougher stance vs illegal tobacco trade
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 19, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Agriculture is looking to strengthen its fight against illegal tobacco trade through further coordination with industry stakeholders and international partners.
DA sets aside P140 million for animal vaccine development
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 17, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Agriculture has allocated P140 million for the development of locally produced animal vaccines, to protect the country’s livestock industry from future disease outbreaks.
Hog raisers warned vs ASF spread
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 17, 2026 - 12:00am
Local hog farmers should prepare for the possible spread of African swine fever during the onset of the rainy season, the Bureau of Animal Industry said.
DA sees input cost relief after US-Iran peace deal
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 17, 2026 - 12:00am
The country’s farmers may finally breathe a sigh of relief from surging input and logistics costs following the peace agreement between the United States and Iran.
‘Corn farmers risk losing P12 billion from import quota hike’
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 16, 2026 - 12:00am
Local corn farmers may risk losing up to P12 billion as the government considers expanding the import quota for corn, a farmers group said.
DA eyes regional fisheries hub in Northern Samar
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 15, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Agriculture (DA) plans to establish a regional fisheries hub in Mapanas, Northern Samar, positioning the area as a potential growth center for Eastern Visayas’ tuna industry.
Genetically modified cotton seen reviving local industry
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 15, 2026 - 12:00am
The adoption of genetically modified cotton could help weave a new future for the country’s cotton industry.
Farmers seek continued fuel, logistics support
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 13, 2026 - 12:00am
A local organization of farmers is calling for continued government fuel and logistics support, as oil prices continue to weigh on farm production.
DA eyes $12.5 million for agricultural export support
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 12, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Agriculture  plans to allocate about $12.25 million to boost the country’s agricultural exports.
Guimaras mangoes make first shipments to Europe, Hong Kong
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 11, 2026 - 12:00am
In an aim to expand the global reach of Guimaras mangoes, a new export shipment was made to Europe and Hong Kong, the Department of Agriculture said, highlighting “growing ambitions to penetrate premium overseas...
Farm trade deficit falls to 5-year low
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 10, 2026 - 12:00am
The country’s agricultural trade deficit narrowed to a five-year low in April amid an increase in exports,  the Philippine Statistics Authority said.
Coconut sector leaders seek better funding, market access
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 10, 2026 - 12:00am
Coconut industry heads are calling for better government funding to improve competitiveness in the industry and ensure compliance with increasingly strict global standards.
DA moves to sustain Laguna Lake’s productivity
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 10, 2026 - 12:00am
The government is drafting measures to maintain the productivity of Laguna Lake  for the benefit of fisherfolk and fishpen operators as well as of residents of Metro Manila.
Philippines exports fresh pineapples to UAE
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 9, 2026 - 12:00am
The country has reopened the export of fresh pineapples to the United Arab Emirates despite current shipping bottlenecks affecting the region, according to the Department of Agriculture.
DA lifts import ban on Argentina poultry
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 9, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Agriculture has lifted the temporary ban on imported poultry products from Argentina.
DA to review rules on biofuel mix
by Adrian Kenneth Halili - June 9, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Agriculture is reviewing the country’s biofuel policies to include corn in the production of bioethanol as the country faces a fuel crisis.
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