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.
In a...
Angry French farmers storm Paris agriculture fair
PARIS — A group of French farmers stormed a major Paris farm fair on Saturday ahead of a planned visit by President Emmanuel Macron...
NIA sees higher yields with switch to new crop calendar
THE NATIONAL Irrigation Administration (NIA) said rice production is expected to benefit from its proposed new dry season crop calendar.
Seaweed industry eyed for expansion
THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) said on Sunday that it is planning to increase investment in the seaweed industry to boost its export potential.
“We...
France eases Olympics river restrictions
PARIS — The French government will ease restrictions on grain transport on the river Seine during this year’s Olympics in response to industry concerns...
Indian farmers suspend march to Delhi as gov’t talks continue
AMBALA, India — Indian farmers demanding higher prices for their crops said they had paused their protest march to New Delhi on Friday until...
NIA considering crop calendar adjustment
THE National Irrigation Administration (NIA) said on Sunday that it may adjust the timetable for providing water to reduce potential crop losses, especially for...
El Niño waning, La Niña to develop in H2 2024
THE La Niña weather pattern characterized by unusually cold temperatures in the Pacific Ocean could emerge in the second half of 2024, following a...
Polish farmers’ protests crank up pressure on EU agriculture head
WARSAW — Polish politicians called on the European Union (EU) Commissioner for Agriculture to quit as farmers blocked roads across his home country Poland...