Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) is calling for a favorable set of biotechnology (BT) regulatory policies in the Philippines amid calls for the revocation of the commercial permit of Golden Rice, a genetically modified (GM) rice variety.
Read More »SEARCA calls for set of biotechnology regulatory policies
BAGUIO CITY The mayor of Banaue, Ifugao wants concerned agencies to map out a plan that will make traditional farmers of its famous rice terraces more productive, provide a performance-based grant not just to preserve the UNESCO Heritage Site but also enhance its environment.
Read More »Dialogue with interest groups to help Banaue farmers sought
THE effects of climate change have become hurdles in the regular farm cycles of our farmers, as unprecedented amounts of rainfall and severe dry weather conditions seem to become the norms rather than the exceptions.
Read More »Better rice varieties to help Central Luzon farmers vs climate change
QUEZON CITY, Jan. 9–The Department of Agriculture through the Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC) is offering an initial P2 billion that young students and entrepreneurs can borrow to start any agriculture, fishery or agribusiness venture.
Read More »DA allots P2B for youth agripreneurship programs
DAVAO CITY’s business chamber has offered to work with the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to plan for improved farm logistics.
Read More »Davao business chamber volunteers services for farm logistics upgrades
After Agriculture Secretary William Dar shelved and tweaked some of his predecessors proposals, plans and strategy, including the lifting of the export ban on mature coconuts, there is one thing under his watch the current Department of Agriculture (DA) Chief is keeping an agricultural cooperation signed with Frances Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
Read More »DA keeps agri trade accord with France
BEIJING China approved two new genetically modified (GM) crops for import on Monday that could boost agricultural purchases from the United States, while renewing permits for 10 others, the Chinese agriculture ministry said.
Read More »China approves two new GM crops from US for import, renews 10 others
MANILA, Philippines Organic farming has been gaining ground around the world due to the many benefits it brings both to the environment and to the farmers.
Read More »Axelum advocates organic farming
On 28th December in Jinan, Shandong Province, China ¼ Syngenta held a product release ceremony for its fungicide, Miravis DUO, which contains pydiflumetofen, a new-generation SDHI fungicidal ingredient.
Read More »Syngenta launches its fungicide Miravis DUO, a big change to Chinese fungicide market
Damage and losses caused by Typhoon Ursula on the country’s agriculture sector rose to 1.35 billion, but the Department of Agriculture (DA) assured delivery of interventions to affected farmers and fisherfolks.
Read More »Typhoon Ursulas damage to agri sector rises to P1.35 B