Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. today (September 26, 2024) welcome the signing into law of the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act, a measure that imposes stiffer penalties against smugglers and hoarders of agricultural food products including cartels. “This new law that penalizes violators with higher fines and long jail terms, should instill fear in continue reading : DA chief: new law declares smuggling, hoarding of agricultural products as economic sabotage

The Department of Agriculture, through the National Food Authority, is seeking the release of P9 billion this year for palay procurement. “The NFA asked the Department of Budget and Management to release the funds for palay procurement so we could support farmers and stabilize prices during the harvest this wet season,” said Agriculture Secretary Francisco continue reading : DA, NFA seek immediate release of P9-billion for palay procurement

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. cited the pressing challenges faced by the Philippine agriculture sector during the recent 2024 Sustainable Agriculture Forum. Addressing members of the European Chamber of Commerce, Sec.  Tiu Laurel stressed the need for sustainable practices to ensure food security in the country. “While agriculture remains a cornerstone of our continue reading : DA chief says sustainable agriculture faces challenges amid efforts towards food security