Dam water levels deemed ‘safe’ as El Niño matures
THE water levels in reservoirs are at “safe levels” with an adequate margin available before Metro Manila’s main source of water hits the critical...
PSA raises Q1 palay, corn output estimate
PRODUCTION of palay, or unmilled rice, and corn are estimated to rise in the first quarter, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
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Farmers express support for legislation creating cold-storage network
A BILL proposing to create a cold-storage network received support from farmers, who said they welcomed the opportunity to reduce post-harvest losses.
House Bill (HB)...
Marcos government told to review rice program
THE government of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. should review its rice program before extending Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF), industry experts said at the weekend.
PHL broiler chicken output may rise 2%
PHILIPPINE broiler chicken production is expected to increase by 2% to 1.85 million metric tons this year amid higher demand, according to the United...
Pocofino Hong Kong expansion under way
PHILIPPINE coffee brand Pocofino said it has line up several store expansions this year, including one in Hong Kong store and the delayed Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) project last year.
House panel seeks more El Niño aid for farmers
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) should increase its capacity to provide financial assistance to farmers affected by El Niño, House of Representatives agriculture and...
Hog output to rise 3% this year as vaccine approvals loom
HOG production may increase by 3% this year as farmers continue to grapple with the effects of the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak, farmers...
Well-milled rice prices average P50.63
THE national average retail price of well-milled rice in mid-February was P50.63 per kilogram (kg), the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said in a report.
The...
Seaweed ambitions face funding constraints
THE seaweed industry is running up against funding constraints which could foil the government’s plans to develop the sector’s export potential, analysts said.
Rice processing facility due to rise in Cotabato province
THE GOVERNMENT of Cotabato province broke ground on Friday on a rice processing facility designed to improve the quality of milled rice while reducing...
Western Visayas targeted for dairy industry expansion
THE National Dairy Authority (NDA) is set to construct dairy facilities in the Western Visayas to expand the industry’s footprint in the region.
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