DA, DOT Seal Partnership to Elevate Farm Tourism and Promote PH as Food Destination

MANILA — The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) have formalized a strategic alliance aimed at strengthening farm tourism and deepening the connection between food production and the country’s growing travel industry. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. signed a memorandum of agreement on Monday, Feb. 16, committing both agencies to harmonize programs, infrastructure development, and promotional efforts....

DA: measures in place to lessen frost effects on crops

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January 30, 2025

DA: measures in place to lessen frost effects on crops

PNABAGUIO CITY – Cordillera farmers have the capacity to minimize the impact of possible frost phenomenon on crops with the help of various forms o...

Negrense farmers to get P162M in seed allocation from PhilRice

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January 30, 2025

Negrense farmers to get P162M in seed allocation from PhilRi...

PNABACOLOD CITY – The Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) awarded a seed allocation amounting to PHP162.785 ...

DA to import breeder goats, sheep to boost livestock sector

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January 29, 2025

DA to import breeder goats, sheep to boost livestock sector

PNAMANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) has approved the importation of breeder goats and sheep to enhance livestock quality and strengthen ...

Davao CAgrO releases 1.8K fishing licenses in 2024

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January 22, 2025

Davao CAgrO releases 1.8K fishing licenses in 2024

PNADAVAO CITY – The Fishery Division of the City Agriculturist’s Office (CAgrO) issued 1,865 fishing licenses and registered 865 boats in 2024, a...

Dairy plant provides pasteurized milk to 2.6K learners in Albay

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January 22, 2025

Dairy plant provides pasteurized milk to 2.6K learners in Al...

PNALEGAZPI CITY – The provincial government, through the Albay Dairy Plant (ADP), on Tuesday started the distribution of pasteurized milk to elemen...

Northern Samar eyes P1.2-B funds to modernize farm, fishery in 6 years

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January 22, 2025

Northern Samar eyes P1.2-B funds to modernize farm, fishery ...

PNATACLOBAN CITY – Northern Samar province is eyeing PHP1.2 billion in funds to finance various projects meant to modernize its agriculture and fi...

P169.4-M agri projects in Central Visayas eyed for 2025

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January 21, 2025

P169.4-M agri projects in Central Visayas eyed for 2025

PNACEBU CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) has allocated PHP169.4 million for infrastructure and machinery projects in Central Visayas this ...

DA: NFA rice to be sold to Metro Manila LGUs in Feb.

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January 17, 2025

DA: NFA rice to be sold to Metro Manila LGUs in Feb.

PNAMANILA – National Food Authority (NFA) rice stocks may be sold to local government units (LGUs) and other government agencies in Metro Manila st...

DAR partners with Israel on agri development, innovation

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January 17, 2025

DAR partners with Israel on agri development, innovation

PNAMANILA – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has entered into a strategic partnership with Israel to advance agricultural development and in...

DA appeals SC ruling allowing commercial fishing in municipal waters

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January 17, 2025

DA appeals SC ruling allowing commercial fishing in municipa...

PNAMANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Office of the Solicitor General, has asked the Supreme Court (SC) to overturn a decisio...

DA: More, cheaper rice options available at Kadiwa ng Pangulo

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January 11, 2025

DA: More, cheaper rice options available at Kadiwa ng Pangul...

PNAMANILA – Consumers can enjoy more and cheaper rice options at the Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) centers and kiosks, the Department of Agriculture (DA)...