DA and PSA Harness AI and Satellite Technology to Transform Agricultural Planning and Food Security

MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) are strengthening their partnership by integrating satellite technology and artificial intelligence (AI) into agricultural data collection, a move aimed at improving food security planning and enhancing government decision-making.The initiative supports the food security agenda of the Marcos administration by providing more accurate, timely, and technology-driven data that will guide agricultural producti...

Northern Samar eyes P1.2-B funds to modernize farm, fishery in 6 years

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January 22, 2025

Northern Samar eyes P1.2-B funds to modernize farm, fishery ...

PNATACLOBAN CITY – Northern Samar province is eyeing PHP1.2 billion in funds to finance various projects meant to modernize its agriculture and fi...

P169.4-M agri projects in Central Visayas eyed for 2025

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January 21, 2025

P169.4-M agri projects in Central Visayas eyed for 2025

PNACEBU CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) has allocated PHP169.4 million for infrastructure and machinery projects in Central Visayas this ...

DA: NFA rice to be sold to Metro Manila LGUs in Feb.

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January 17, 2025

DA: NFA rice to be sold to Metro Manila LGUs in Feb.

PNAMANILA – National Food Authority (NFA) rice stocks may be sold to local government units (LGUs) and other government agencies in Metro Manila st...

DAR partners with Israel on agri development, innovation

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January 17, 2025

DAR partners with Israel on agri development, innovation

PNAMANILA – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has entered into a strategic partnership with Israel to advance agricultural development and in...

DA appeals SC ruling allowing commercial fishing in municipal waters

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January 17, 2025

DA appeals SC ruling allowing commercial fishing in municipa...

PNAMANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Office of the Solicitor General, has asked the Supreme Court (SC) to overturn a decisio...

DA: More, cheaper rice options available at Kadiwa ng Pangulo

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January 11, 2025

DA: More, cheaper rice options available at Kadiwa ng Pangul...

PNAMANILA – Consumers can enjoy more and cheaper rice options at the Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) centers and kiosks, the Department of Agriculture (DA)...

20 join search for Cebu City's 10 outstanding farmers

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January 11, 2025

20 join search for Cebu City's 10 outstanding farmers

PNACEBU CITY – Twenty individuals are nominated in the search for “Ten Outstanding Farmers” award in this capital city, an official said on Fri...

DA allocates P1.3-B cash aid for 186K farmers in Bicol

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January 11, 2025

DA allocates P1.3-B cash aid for 186K farmers in Bicol

PNALEGAZPI CITY – At least 186,309 farmers from the six provinces in the Bicol region will receive cash assistance from the Department of Agricultu...

Agri attaches lauded for helping boost PH agri exports

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January 10, 2025

Agri attaches lauded for helping boost PH agri exports

PNAMANILA – Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Thursday lauded the efforts of various agricultural attaches to boost Philippine agri...

Negros farmers harvest tilapia, crops under DSWD aid programs

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January 10, 2025

Negros farmers harvest tilapia, crops under DSWD aid program...

PNABACOLOD CITY – Two farmers associations in northern Negros Occidental province have begun harvesting freshwater tilapia and various crops throug...