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DAR expedites distribution of land titles to farmers

DAR expedites distribution of land titles to farmers

by Margret Fermin

The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) reported to the House of Representatives that more than 49,000 titles covering more than 43,000 hectares were distributed to beneficiary farmers in just the …

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Rice importation may still be needed despite enough supply - DA

Rice importation may still be needed despite enough supply – DA

by Margret Fermin

A Department of Agriculture (DA) representative stated on Thursday that despite ensuring ample supply, rice importation remains essential. Agriculture Undersecretary Mercedita Sombilla explained that this extra supply would serve to …

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Rice importation may still be needed despite enough supply - DA

Scrap Rice Liberalization Law to achieve 2027 rice ‘self-sufficiency’ – group

by Margret Fermin

Some women farmers suggest President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. can achieve his desired “rice self-sufficiency” within four years by completely scrapping the Rice Liberalization Law and replacing it with a law …

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Kadiwa stores to sell 4,000 MT of smuggled sugar - SRA

DA to sell seized smuggled sugar at Kadiwa stores soon

by Margret Fermin

By April of this year, the Department of Agriculture (DA) stated on Wednesday, it plans to begin selling seized, illegal sugar at Kadiwa centers. The program’s Implementing Rules and Regulations …

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DA plans to return NFA rice to market

DA plans to return NFA rice to market

by Margret Fermin

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is already planning to bring back to market affordable NFA rice that will only be allocated to beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). …

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DA studies using ivermectin as pigs' protection vs ASF

DA studies using ivermectin as pigs’ protection vs ASF

by Margret Fermin

Although the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin has not yet been proven effective against COVID-19 in animals, the Department of Agriculture (DA) will also evaluate whether it is effective in pigs against …

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Agri group files complaint with Ombudsman vs DA chief Dar

Agri group files complaint with Ombudsman vs DA chief Dar

by Margret Fermin

An agriculture group has filed a complaint with the Office of the Ombudsman against Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar for allegedly initiating tariff cuts on imported pork, which …

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DA creates fact-finding panel to probe alleged 'tongpats system'

DA creates fact-finding panel to probe alleged ‘tongpats system’

by Margret Fermin

Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar has formed a fact-finding committee to investigate the alleged “tongpats system” within the agency. It will be recalled that Sen. Panfilo Lacson this …

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Pork vendors waiting for supply from DA

Pork vendors waiting for supply from DA

by Margret Fermin

There is still no supply of pigs from the Department of Agriculture so the sellers at the Murphy Market in Quezon City have not been able to follow the enforced …

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'Pork crisis' could last for 2 years - DA

‘Pork crisis’ could last for 2 years – DA

by Margret Fermin

It is said that it will be difficult to replenish the pork supply in Luzon as long as there is no African swine fever (ASF) vaccine, the Department of Agriculture …

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Hog raisers' group has doubts about DA's loan program

Hog raisers’ group has doubts about DA’s loan program

by Margret Fermin

Some hog raisers are hesitant to join the Department of Agriculture’s loan program in the face of the implementation price ceiling and the shortage of pork supply. The Department of …

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DA, pig and poultry farmers don't understand each other - group

DA, pig and poultry farmers don’t understand each other – group

by Margret Fermin

For the president of the United Broiler Raisers Association, Bong Inciong, the government, the pig farmers, and the poultry farmers do not seem to understand each other. He said it …

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Price cap on pork, chicken only applies to public markets - DA

Price cap on pork, chicken only applies to public markets – DA

by Margret Fermin

The Department of Agriculture (DA) clarified on Tuesday that the executive order putting a price cap on pork and chicken in Metro Manila only covers public or wet markets. “Itong …

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DA chief Dar urged to resign due to increasing pork prices

DA chief Dar urged to resign due to increasing pork prices

by Margret Fermin

Agriculture Secretary William Dar should be fire or voluntarily resign due to his negligence which resulted in the skyrocketing price of pork, according to the organization of hog raisers. According …

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Philippines eyes importing more pork products - Dar

Philippines eyes importing more pork products – Dar

by Margret Fermin

Agriculture Secretary William Dar said Monday that the Philippines mulls increasing the volume of pork imports to ensure there is a stable supply in the country. According to Dar, the …

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Supply of vegetables, rice may decrease due to El Niño: group

New SRP for agri products in NCR wet markets set – DA

by Margret Fermin

The Department of Agriculture (DA) issued Friday the new suggested retail prices (SRP) of basic agricultural commodities in Metro Manila’s wet markets. The SRP, however, does not cover those being …

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DA urged to implement quarantine first to prevent spread of ASF

DA urged to implement quarantine first to prevent spread of ASF

by Margret Fermin

Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) anew to implement the “quarantine first policy” to prevent the spread of the African swine fever (ASF). SINAG sent …

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Rice importation does not cause drop in palay prices - DA

Rice importation does not cause drop in palay prices – DA

by Margret Fermin

A spokesman for the Department of Agriculture (DA) denied that importing rice abroad was the reason for the drop in the price of palay harvested by local farmers. In an …

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Cynthia Villar lambasts DENR exec over Cavite reclamation project

Villar to DA: Allocate more cash aid for farmers, fisherfolk

by Margret Fermin

Senator Cynthia Villar asked Monday the Department of Agriculture (DA) to revisit their proposed projects for the P24 billion budget under the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act or Bayanihan …

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Meat processors to DA name ASF infected hotdog, longganisa, tocino brand

Meat processors to DA: name ASF infected hotdog, longganisa, tocino brand

by Margret Fermin

The Philippine Association of Meat Processors Inc. urged (PAMPI) the Department of Agriculture to name the brand of ASF infected hotdog, longganisa, and tocino. “Very unfair ‘pag walang brand na …

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