P20 Rice: A Promise Fulfilled, But at What Cost?
When President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. ran for office, one of his boldest and most popular campaign promises was to bring down the price of rice to ₱20 per kilo.…
DA-PRDP Holds Workshop to Boost Sultan Kudarat’s Coffee Enterprise
General Santos City – In a bid to strengthen Sultan Kudarat’s flagship coffee development initiative, the Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) Regional Project Coordination Office 12…
BARMM Coffee Shines at Philippine Coffee Expo 2025, Brews P19.7M in Sales and Opportunities
Makati City — Coffee growers from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) are celebrating a historic breakthrough after making a strong impression at the recently concluded Philippine Coffee…
Amai Manabilang Farmers Brew Success in National Coffee Contest — A Call to Support Local Agriculture
In a remarkable achievement that underscores both skill and perseverance, coffee farmers from Amai Manabilang, Lanao del Sur, have made waves in the Philippine Coffee Quality Competition (PCQC) recently held…
DOrSU Returns to Manay to Monitor Indigenous Coffee Project’s Growth
Taocanga, Manay, Davao Oriental — May 6–8, 2025 — Four months after the ceremonial planting of 30,000 coffee seedlings, the Davao Oriental State University (DOrSU) returned to Sitio Matabang in…
Mindanao Farmers, Fisherfolk Honored as DA-XI Launches 2025 Celebration in Davao City
DAVAO CITY, May 5, 2025 — The Department of Agriculture in Davao Region (DA-XI) kicked off the 2025 Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Month celebration on Monday, paying tribute to the men…
OPAPRU, Kennemer Group Ink Landmark Deal to Empower Conflict-Affected Communities Through Agriculture
PASIG CITY – In a significant step toward advancing peace and sustainable development, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) and agribusiness firm Kennemer Group…
Taraka Farmers Reap Big Gains Through Modern Rice Production Technology
TARAKA, Lanao del Sur — In a significant stride toward strengthening food security and promoting agricultural innovation, the municipality of Taraka has proudly celebrated the success of its Modern Rice…
Stakeholders Convene to Strengthen Support for Coconut Farmers in North Cotabato
Kidapawan City — The Provincial Coconut Industry Development Council (PCIDC) convened its regular meeting on Monday, April 14, 2025, gathering Small Coconut Farmers Organization (SCFO) Federation Presidents and key stakeholders…
Basilan Strengthens Rubber Industry with Farmer Training on Quality Standards and Market Access
Isabela City, Basilan – April 10, 2025 — In a significant step toward revitalizing Basilan’s rubber industry, the Ministry of Trade, Investments and Tourism (MTIT)-Basilan joined key partners in delivering…