Department of Agriculture Archives

South Africa to import genetically engineered maize from the US

South Africa will import 800,000 tons of genetically modified maize from the U.S. due to a 22% production drop caused by drought,...

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Sugar News in English

Philippine : Mindanao, Luzon farmers express support for DA and SRA’s decision

Sugar farmers from Mindanao and Luzon supported the Department of Agriculture and Sugar Regulatory Administration's decision to delay sugar imports until after...

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Wheat News in English

Bangladesh : Boro, wheat cultivation hampered due to seed crisis

Farmers in Chapainawabganj are concerned about a seed shortage affecting their Boro and wheat cultivation targets. The Department of Agriculture Extension reports...

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Rice News in English

Philippines : Rice prices in NCR drop after talks with market heads

Rice prices in Metro Manila dropped following talks between the Department of Agriculture (DA) and market heads. Retail prices for regular and...

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Rice News in English

Philippines : ‘Rice farm mechanization level to hit 3 hp/ha by 2031’

The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) aims to increase the average mechanization level of rice farms in the country...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

MN Bio-Fuels: Infrastructure grants available for retailers

The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) is promoting a $3.37 million grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's AGRI Biofuels Infrastructure Program....

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Rice News in English

Congestion not behind rice import delays, says Customs

The Bureau of Customs (BoC) clarified that rice shipments at Manila ports are awaiting consignees to pay taxes and complete documentation, denying...

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Sugar News in English

UGANDA ONGIRI: Sugar sector is booming, let’s export the surplus

At a recent diplomatic event, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni requested support for Uganda’s surplus sugar exports to Kenya. However, Kenya, now self-sufficient...