PHL rice inventory good for 81 days–PSA
The country’s rice inventory at the start of the lean season for palay reached 2.73 million metric tons (MMT), which would be enough for 81 days, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
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The country’s rice inventory at the start of the lean season for palay reached 2.73 million metric tons (MMT), which would be enough for 81 days, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
DAVAO CITY—The cacao industry in Davao Oriental gets a boost from the provincial government as it embarks on an intensified promotion on the development and production of the crop, seeing big opportunities that farmers can gain as demands for cacao in markets, both local and international, are on the rise.
APOPKA, Florida—With the state’s iconic citrus industry reeling due to a so-far incurable bacterial disease, some Florida farmers are eyeing a new niche crop that can tap into the country’s burgeoning beer-brewing business: hops.
The country’s inventory of frozen pork rose by 31.4 percent to 17,240.86 metric tons (MT) in July, from 13,120.94 MT
recorded a year ago, according to data from the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS).
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is planning to implement a three-month ban on all municipal fishing operations in the country to allow local fish species to spawn.
By Marvyn N. Benaning | Correspondent
The passage of the cabotage law and the expected stability in the region’s power supply starting 2017 will make Mindanao a viable destination for manufacturers and agricultural firms, according to the region’s business leaders.
DUMAGUETE CITY—The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) said planting and massive replanting of coconut seedlings continue in Negros Oriental, following a slump in the production as a result of the long drought.
Taal’s ecotourism has received a big boost from the collaboration between Globe Telecom and the nonprofit environmental organization Pusod Inc., which are both working together to empower communities around the lake through environment education and sustainable enterprises.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it will use a farming technology developed in Vietnam to increase the yield of onions and plug the shortfall in the country’s onion supply.
Farmers in Barangay Biclat, San Miguel, Bulacan, are taking advantage of the rainy season by saving rainwater for their rice farms’ use during dry months.
DAVAO CITY—Fruit growers in Davao are hopeful to finally get the Russian market for Davao’s durian fruit as the final outcome of discussion between industry players and the foreign buyer.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is planning to set up a trading center in Metro Manila to help farmers and food producers market and sell their products.
The Philippine agri-food industry has signified it intends to continue strengthening trade activities with partners in China and its territories, as the sector still sees strong potentials for commerce despite the controversy over the recent sea dispute ruling.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it will introduce sustainable aquaculture systems developed abroad in Laguna de Bay to help fishermen who would be affected by the removal of fish pens in the lake.
THE fruit industry in the region is expecting a lower supply of fruit this year due to the impact of El Niño, which causes high mortality of fruit trees, particularly durian.
A lawmaker has filed a measure seeking to abolish irrigation fees, restructure the farmers’ unpaid fees, and convert the government’s irrigation office into a line agency of the Department of Agriculture (DA).
A leader of the House of Representatives has recently filed a measure mandating crop insurance for unmilled rice and essential crops to help farmers immediately recover from natural disasters.
BACOLOD CITY—Coffee growers in Negros Occidental who are beneficiaries of the Integrated Social Forestry (ISF) program are getting assistance from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in seeking accreditation with Fair Trade Philippines.
FLORIDABLANCA, Pampanga—Gov. Lilia G. Pineda, together with former president, now second district Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, led on Wednesday the launching of season-long training on vegetable production for the indigenous people (IP) at Floridablanca National Agricultural School (FNAS) here.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday made an assurance that it will implement various strategies to help farmers boost output and make the country self-sufficient in cacao.
LUCENA CITY—Various coconut farmers’ organizations have been formed throughout several towns in Quezon province in a bid to help protect and boost the coconut industry.
The Philippines may start raising organic chicken on a commercial scale, after South Korea has given its go signal to expand market access for local poultry market.
DAVAO CITY—Scientists from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) Institute of Plant Breeding will soon move to the next stage of the controversial genetically modified eggplants, or the Bt talong project.
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Tuesday asked the public to avoid eating shellfish caught from Carigara Bay in Leyte province.
The country’s frozen-pork inventory as of July 18 rose by 20.3 percent to 19,938.83 metric tons (MT), from 16,571.69 MT recorded a year ago, according to the latest data from the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS).
A consortium of Japanese firms involved in food processing and storage will spend $500 million to put up agro-processing facilities in various provinces in the Philippines.
As a mestizo, Arob with his white face and buckskin orange body is growing fast with good-looking muscular frame that seems to adapt with his environment.
THE Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will have jurisdiction over cooked, processed meat starting July 25, according to a memorandum circular (MC) issued by the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI).
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