Tag: Agriculture
Why should farm-saved seeds be included in the national seed law?
Its absence in the current national seed law is a concern for farmer-seed savers and farmer-breeders and their advocates
Pope Francis calls for recognition of farmers as key contributors to...
Pope Francis pointed out the significance of acknowledging their human, spiritual, and social dimensions and providing them with support
Panandaliang tulong sa mga magsasaka, hindi sapat para umunlad ang sektor...
Panawagan ng simbahang katolika sa pamahalaan na bigyang prayoridad ang sektor ng agrikultura na pangunahing magtitiyak sa suplay ng pagkain sa bansa
Eye-watering onion prices make Philippine staple a luxury
As onion memes spread on social media, the humble vegetable has become a symbol of wealth in the poverty-afflicted country
‘Maharlika’ distracting Marcos from agriculture
In assuming the agriculture portfolio, Marcos Jr. gave food security the cruciality it deserves
As food shortage looms, Marcos mum on plans
A president certainly can do what secretaries can’t but Marcos might do better if he stays only as president
Farmers, workers, climate activists call on Philippine government to address ‘food...
The protesters said the rising prices of basic commodities has forced 2.9 million Filipino families to go hungry in the past three months
Climate-induced disasters aggravate Filipino farmers’ sorry state
Hopes for a good and bountiful harvest faded as the golden grains of rice float on floodwater
Gov’t urged to increase local rice procurement fund, halt importation
The farmers urged the government to purchase at least 20 percent of the estimated 19.96 million metric tons of local rice production
Promoting Filipino cuisine can boost agriculture
Agriculture can transform from over-importing to self-sufficiency. Consumers can enjoy cheaper food.