Department of Agriculture Archives - Page 4 of 4

Farm machineries distributed to Oil palm farmers under Wokha

On June 24, the Department of Agriculture, in partnership with Godrej Agrovet Private Limited (GAVL), distributed farm machinery to oil palm farmers...

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Rice News in English

Philippines to end 2024 with 95-day rice stock

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) forecasts that the country's rice stock will reach 3.6 million metric tons (MT) by...

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Sugar News in English

Gov’t, private sector fight armyworm infestation in Negros Occidental

BACOLOD CITY – Government and private sectors are addressing armyworm infestations in corn and sugarcane fields across four LGUs in Negros Occidental's...

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Sugar News in English

Dharampuri Cooperative sugar mill has crushed 1.37 mt of cane last fiscal

The Dharmapuri District Cooperative Sugar Mill contributed 10.10% to state sugar production in 2023-24, crushing 1,37,778 metric tons of sugarcane, ranking second...

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Rice News in English

Mixed signals on rice

President BBM's administration faces criticism for mixed signals on rice policy, as Agriculture Undersecretary Asis Perez opposes a tariff reduction approved by...

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Rice News in English

Philippine rice imports continue to mount

The Philippines' rice imports surged by 27% to over 2 million MT from January to May, driven by concerns over domestic production...

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Wheat News in English

Bumper wheat crop expected in India

India expects a record wheat harvest in 2024-25, with yields in northern states surpassing expectations due to favorable weather, reports the US...

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Rice News in English

Filipino-Chinese business group backs lower rice tariffs

MANILA, Philippines — The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) supports Finance Secretary Ralph Recto’s proposal to...