Mona Lisa and Piñol
If Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol proves to be the opposite of Mona Lisa, our farmers and fisherfolk will soon be led to prosperity. In the award-winning song “Mona Lisa” by Nat King Cole, there...
View ArticleMindanao corn farmers get reprieve as San Miguel agrees to buy output
Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol said San Miguel Pure Foods Company, Inc. (SMPFC) has agreed to buy corn from farmers in Central Mindanao to stabilize buying prices and alleviate the burden of crop...
View ArticlePiñol seeks uniform tariff for PH products in Japan
The Department of Agriculture will formally ask Japan for a uniform tariff for Philippine agricultural products, especially bananas. The post Piñol seeks uniform tariff for PH products in Japan...
View ArticlePH to begin importing renowned Argentinian beef
The Philippine government is set to start the importation of beef from Argentina after three companies from the country received accreditation from the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS),...
View ArticleGov’t eyes bond float to fund agri projects
The government is planning to issue bonds to raise funds for the completion of the Department of Agriculture’s farm-to-market roads (FMRs) and its farm and fisheries mechanization program, Agriculture...
View ArticleDA seeks P123.7-B budget for 2019
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will submit to Congress a budget proposal of P123.7 billion for next year to fund projects meant to boost the country’s food production capacity. The post DA seeks...
View ArticleBatanes as next agri tourism spot pushed
With the appointment of agriculture undersecretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat as the next tourism chief, the prospect of Batanes becoming a popular agro-tourism spot has become “brighter,” according to...
View ArticleGov’t eyes imports to stabilize prices
The country’s agriculture chief has issued a warning to “market speculators” to stop using the new tax law to increase prices in the market, adding that he would not hesitate to resort to importation...
View ArticleGov’t to regulate prices of rice, fish, veggies
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will impose a suggested retail price (SRP) for basic agricultural goods starting next week as a means to protect consumers from alleged “profiteering” by some...
View ArticleDuterte urged to act firmly on rice hoarders, price manipulators
File charges. The post Duterte urged to act firmly on rice hoarders, price manipulators appeared first on Inquirer Business.
View ArticleDA chief expects decline in palay farm-gate prices
The delayed arrival of rice imports from Vietnam and Thailand is seen to affect the farm-gate price of palay “drastically” as its release will coincide with the harvest season, the country’s...
View ArticleDA expects additional P20-B budget for 2019
As elevated food prices in the market continue to hurt consumers, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is hoping to lock in an additional funding of P20 billion for next year as a means to improve the...
View ArticleFarm sector seen missing ’18 growth targets
The country’s farm sector is expected to post a measly growth this year given the trail of destruction left by Typhoon “Ompong.” The post Farm sector seen missing ’18 growth targets appeared first on...
View ArticleRice-corn mix to be sold in Metro markets
To lessen Filipinos’ dependence on rice as a staple, the government will be rolling out a program that will incorporate corn in the country’s food supply starting this year. The post Rice-corn mix to...
View ArticleNFA to control rice imports
Despite the latest pronouncement of President Duterte to liberalize the importation of rice, Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol said prospective importers still needed to secure the necessary permits...
View ArticleSRP for rice to start on Saturday
It may take a few more days before consumers feel the relief of lower suggested retail price (SRP) on rice, although prices in the market are now beginning to decline with the start of the local...
View ArticleNFA changes rice imports tack
After the National Food Authority (NFA) fell short of its goal to bid out the total volume for its rice imports last week, its policymaking body has decided to change its mode of procurement to avoid...
View ArticleGov’t warns rice retailers on prices
Rice traders and retailers who will not follow the newly implemented suggested retail prices (SRPs) on rice may have their licenses revoked by the National Food Authority (NFA), the agriculture...
View Article30 Korean firms eye farm equipment assembly plant
At least 30 South Korean companies are set to establish and operate an assembly plant for farm machinery in Batangas. The post 30 Korean firms eye farm equipment assembly plant appeared first on...
View ArticleDA wants duties slapped on palm oil imports
The Department of Agriculture (DA) seeks the slapping of duties on palm oil imports from Malaysia and Indonesia The post DA wants duties slapped on palm oil imports appeared first on Inquirer Business.
View Article
