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BFAR 11 sets sights on record fish catch in Davao Gulf in 2017
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Region 11 (BFAR 11) is looking at an increase in fish catch in the Davao Region in 2017 in a bid to set a record fish haul of 65,597 metric tons (MT). BFAR 11 director Fatma ...
- January 3, 2017
Sustainable agriculture under Duterte
As we seek to achieve food security and safety while at the same time raising incomes among our farmers and fisherfolks, the government must realize that agricultural and biosystems engineering is a crucial tool in this ...
- July 29, 2016
DA chief wants stronger measures for fisheries sector
The Department of Agriculture (DA) secretary William Dar on Friday underscored the need for stronger measures on the conservation and management of the fisheries sector. One of the measures is the continuous implementation ...
- September 29, 2019
MIMAROPA 15,000 fisherfolk affectedby 'Nona' - BFAR
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Oriental/Occidental Mindoro Occidental, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan (Mimaropa) revealed yesterday that some 15,000 fisherfolk have been displaced by recent typhoon ...
- January 12, 2016
DA extends support to rice farmers, livestock raisers, and fisherfolks
Aside from onion farming, Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Production Loan Easy Access (PLEA) program is now offering financial assistance to the rice farming, livestock, and fisheries needs of the farmers and fisherfolks ...
- November 1, 2018
DA studying fish, pork imports for holidays
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is moving to facilitate imports of fish and pork and chicken ahead of the year-end holidays to avert supply problems and their possible impact on prices. Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel ...
- August 7, 2018
DA to import up to 17,000 MT of galunggong
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will import 17,000 metric tons of galunggong (round scad) to curb the increasing prices of fish and ensure food security. Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol signed a Certificate of ...
- August 16, 2018
Farmers, fisherfolk to get subsidies for SSS contributions
Farmers' monthly contributions to the Social Security System (SSS) as self-employed members will be fully subsidized by the Department of Agriculture (DA). Apart from farmers, fisherfolk will also be added to the list of ...
- April 21, 2014
PCIC targets P65-billion crop insurance coverage for 2 million farmers, fisherfolk
The Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC), an agency of the Department of Agriculture (DA), said it set a target of P65 billion worth of insurance coverage for two million farmers and fisherfolk this year, with the policies ...
- January 17, 2018