Australia eyes more US exports as Trump holds tariffs at 10%
SYDNEY/WELLINGTON — Australian products could become more competitive in the US market, helping businesses boost exports, Trade Minister Don Farrell said, after US President...
Granja Jordana eyes bigger slice of PHL condiment market
FAMILY-RUN habanero farm and pepper product maker Granja Jordana is looking to boost its presence in the Philippines’ expanding condiment sector, aiming to position its flagship hot sauce In-DANG! on grocery shelves beside international mainstays like sriracha and Tabasco.
Mayani, Bayan Family launch climate-resilient farming program
PHILIPPINE agri-supply chain startup Mayani has partnered with the Bayan Family of Foundations to roll out a climate adaptation and sustainable food production initiative...
Last sugar shipments to US could land before higher tariffs kick in
THE Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) on Sunday said the last batch of Philippine sugar exports to the US for crop year 2024-2025 is scheduled...
Misdeclared farm products marked for disposal — DA
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has ordered the disposal of over 500 metric tons of misdeclared and smuggled vegetables.
Citing the Bureau of Plant Industry’s...
US Agriculture dep’t fires 70 foreign researchers
WASHINGTON — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said it has fired 70 foreign contract researchers after a national security review intended to secure...
Nestlé to help restore parts of Brazil cocoa, coffee regions
SAO PAULO — Nestlé said it will undertake environmental restoration projects in partnership with reforestation startup re.green and chocolatier Barry Callebaut in Brazil, seeking...
Captive breeding program being readied for tamban
THE National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) at the Department of Agriculture announced a captive breeding program for Bali sardinella (Sardinella lemuru), also...
Agricultural trade deficit narrows 16.8% in May
THE DEFICIT in the agricultural goods trade in May fell 16.8% year on year to $1.02 billion, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Agricultural...
US coffee, orange juice prices could surge if Trump’s Brazil tariffs stick
LONDON/NEW YORK — US consumers face sharp price rises on food staples like coffee and orange juice if the Trump administration sticks to its...
Marcos says tech critical to attracting younger farmers
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said advanced technology will be key to attracting the young to take up careers in agriculture, which he hopes...
Coffee, sugar put forward for possible RCEF-type support
THE Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food, Inc. (PCAFI) asked the 20th Congress to pass legislation that will boost coffee and sugar production, using...