Invasive mussel species deemed viable ingredient in poultry, animal feed
AN INVASIVE mussel species spreading in Philippine waters could serve as an alternative ingredient for poultry and aquaculture feed, according to a study by...
Planting, demand data seen key to averting sili price spikes
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is hoping to prevent swings in the price of chili pepper (siling labuyo) by compiling better data...
Italy says US has sharply cut pasta duties following review
ROME — The United States sharply lowered proposed new duties on several Italian pasta makers following a preliminary review of their alleged anti-dumping activities,...
Mexico reports second screwworm case in two days
MEXICAN authorities reported a case of the New World screwworm parasite late on Thursday, the second case reported in two days as Mexico works to...
US $12-B farm aid package to favor rice, cotton; soy farmers warn of strain
CHICAGO — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) released details about how much row crop farmers will receive next year from a $12-billion aid...
Last bastion for cheap beef fades in latest affordability threat
Cheap beef may soon become further out of reach. Brazil, one of the world’s few remaining sources of abundant cattle, is heading into a...
Manila, Subic, Davao cold inspection facilities set for construction in 2026
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is planning to build three cold examination facilities in agriculture (CEFA) next year in Manila, Subic, and...
P43 imported rice MSRP to stay even as benchmark price warrants 20% tariff
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said the P43-per-kilo maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice will stay for the moment, even though the...
India water crunch leaves beverage firms scrambling to manage community fallout
ALWAR, India — Foreign companies operating in India have long grappled with complex regulations and confusing tax laws.
In the northwestern state of Rajasthan, some...
PHL coffee imports seen rising 9.76% this year
PHILIPPINE coffee imports are expected to grow 9.76% to 378,000 metric tons (MT) in marketing year (MY) 2025-2026, according to the US Department of...
Chinese prized trees, tea converted into digital assets
ON THE Chinese tropical island of Hainan, Huanghuali trees — a rare kind of rosewood — are being photographed so that they can be...
USDA not likely to issue more farm aid
WASHINGTON — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is not considering issuing more farm aid beyond its recently announced $12-billion package meant to help...