Category : Agriculture Business


Marcos Forms Committee for Green Expo 2027 in Japan

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. establishes an inter-agency Philippine Organizing Committee to oversee the country's participation in Green Expo 2027 in Japan, with DA as chair and DOT as vice chair.

PH Reclaims No. 2 Banana Exporter Spot in 2025

The Philippines has reclaimed its position as the world's second-largest banana exporter in 2025, with shipments surging 26% to 2.925 million metric tons, marking a recovery from years of decline.

PH Reclaims 2nd Largest Banana Exporter Spot in 2025

The Philippines has reclaimed its position as the world's second-largest banana exporter in 2025, with shipments surging 26% to 2.925 million metric tons, surpassing Colombia and widening its lead over other major producers.

Pampanga Food Complex to Open This Year

The Pampanga provincial government and national agencies are finalizing a major food security project in Lubao, with over ₱320 million invested in infrastructure and equipment to enhance rice production and support local farmers.

DSWD 7 Promotes 4Ps Backyard Gardening in Cebu

The DSWD Field Office 7 encourages 4Ps beneficiaries in Central Visayas to engage in backyard and communal gardening to enhance nutrition, food security, and community unity, with over 200,000 households already participating.

Philippine Agriculture Hits 8-Year High in 2025

The Philippines' agriculture, fishery, and forestry sector achieved a 3.1% growth in 2025, marking an eight-year high. Key drivers include increased production of palay, corn, and sugar, with government investments in infrastructure and climate resilience

Galunggong Prices Expected to Drop in February – BFAR

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) projects a significant decrease in galunggong prices in Philippine markets starting February 2026, following the end of the three-month closed fishing season in Palawan.

₱76.1M Aid for Aklan Farmers, Fisherfolk

The Department of Agriculture provides ₱76.1 million in agricultural and fisheries projects to Aklan, aiming to boost local production and food security under President Marcos Jr.'s directives.

DA Readies Rice Import Continuation Post-Ban

The Department of Agriculture is preparing to resume rice imports after the ban ends, with a 300,000 metric ton limit until February and measures to ease port congestion in Manila.

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