Use excess RCEF fund to aid rice farmers: President Marcos
President Marcos cited that the remaining money from the P10 billion RCEF must be used to provide drying, mechanization, and other equipment that will support rice farmers and…
Agriculture
Orang Asli strike gold with mushroom farming
Cedong Kapit, 61, said villagers no longer need to look for forest produce because their daily routine has shifted to tending two mushroom blocks.
Asean agriculture minister meeting focuses on resilience and food security
A joint statement released after the meet also highlighted efforts to establish dialogue partnerships with international NGOs.
Intrepid drone operators turn skills to good account
In addition to using drones to help local farmers spray pesticides, drone operators in the cooperative have traveled to Henan province, and other places to spray pesticides for…
October to see 1.9 million metric tons of rice harvest in Philippines
President Marcos has previously hinted at the possibility that the rice price cap may be lifted after the harvest season.
China’s ban on Japanese marine products impacting trade prices, 1 month after treated water release
Prices have been severely affected for products such as scallops and sea cucumbers, which were previously exported in large quantities to China.
Japan’s 1st red sweet corn varietal becomes social media ‘jewel’
The Yamato Noen Co. has been studying and developing crop seeds for more than 100 years, and its new red sweet corn has been growing in farms nationwide starting this year.
Japan supports resilient livelihood of vulnerable Lao people
The government of Japan has agreed to provide financial support worth almost US$1.5 million for a project designed to strengthen the resilience of small-scale farmers and…
No need to import rice this year: Bangladesh agriculture minister
Rice prices normally rise during Ashwin and Kartik months in the Bangla calendar year, but this year the prices are coming down, said Agriculture Minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaque.
Karnali farmers say they can’t do without chemicals
For the last six years, there has been a government ban on the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides in the mountain districts of Karnali, but the government has not provided…