Mindanao farmers profit from postharvest support
In the heart of sprawling rice field in Mamasapano, Maguindanao stands a progressive type rice mill building operated by farmers themselves. The establishment of...
NFA urged to leave market alone on rice prices
The country’s agriculture secretary has urged the government to hand the reins of determining rice prices to the market.Arthur Yap stressed that the National...
WBank urges MRDP to showcase decentralization of agri services
Aside from improving rural incomes, the Mindanao anti-poverty program is also urged to focus on decentralization of agricultural services. World Bank (WB) senior operations...
P100-million allotted for market vendors
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has laid an initial package of assistance to typhoon victims even as it assured the public of adequate rice...
NFA warns grains traders from selling soaked rice
The National Food Authority (NFA) on Thursday warned grains businessmen, particularly from areas affected by flood, against selling wet or soaked rice and passing...
Protecting Davao City’s waters, just a text away
Environment protection may seem like a gargantuan task in most countries, but in Davao City, protecting the pristine clear waters of the Davao Gulf...
Millions in mariculture park investments dependent on clean waters of Davao Gulf
The Davao area is set to get millions of investments with the establishment of a mariculture park in Matina Aplaya and in Malalag, Davao...
Durian fruit harvest floods Davao
Davao is again experiencing an oversupply of durian fruit this year after it experienced a drop in production last year. The bountiful harvest has...
Agribusiness hi-way eyed to enhance fruit industry
Mindanao is the country’s main source of safe and quality fruits both for international and local markets. Data from the Department of Agriculture (DA)...
New director at DA 11
He wants to start some housekeeping activities, orchestrate all activities going on in Region 11, and make the most out of the situation.Newly designated...