WTO committee backs Indonesia in EU biodiesel dispute
GENEVA — A World Trade Organization (WTO) panel backed Indonesia on several key claims in its complaint over countervailing duties imposed by the European...
Coconut milk-based ice cream developed in Bicol as alternative to dairy
A coconut milk-based ice cream is being developed by the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA)–Albay Research Center, which may be a healthier alternative to conventional...
Palay farmgate price falls 33.5% in July
THE average farmgate price of palay (unmilled rice) fell 33.5% year on year in July to an average of P16.40 per kilo, the Philippine...
Startup helps rice farmers navigate information asymmetries
AN AGRICULTURE startup is offering a digital platform that helps rice farmers connect directly to millers and traders to ensure they know which are...
Indonesia signals continuing crackdown on palm plantations
JAKARTA — Indonesia will launch a broader crackdown on the illegal exploitation of natural resources after a survey found that palm plantations on 3.7...
UK rules out bioethanol industry bailout
LONDON — Britain’s government will not provide financial support to the struggling bioethanol industry, leaving a sector hit hard by the UK’s tariff deal...
Pest diagnostics startup hoping to expand beyond mango farms
AN AGRICULTURE startup helping diagnose pest problems in mango farms said it is hoping to help farmers of other high-value crops.
Founded in 2022, AGRI-Tips,...
Cattle, buffalo products from Italy, France banned
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has issued a temporary ban on imports of live cattle and buffalo from France and Italy.
In Memorandum Order No....
Argentines grill up more beef in first half of 2025, reflecting higher wages
ARGENTINES are once again chowing down on beef, as an economic turnaround has allowed them to fork over more for steaks, a report from...
French court vetoes return of pesticide in farming law
PARIS — France’s constitutional court blocked the re-introduction of a pesticide accused of harming bees, in the latest twist in a fierce political battle...
Green lane system rolled out for strategic agri investments
THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) said it issued a joint memorandum circular (JMC) to streamline the approval process for strategic investments in agriculture and...
India carves out industries to protect vs US imports
MUMBAI — US President Donald J. Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods after prolonged talks that got bogged down over access to...