Browsing Malaya by Subject "fisheries"
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10 out of 13 fishing grounds overfished
(Malaya,May 15, 2013 , on page A1-A3)Ten out of the country's 13 major fishing grounds are overfished, resulting in big declines in fishing production, officials of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) disclosed yesterday. BFAR Director Asis ... -
$55M pledged for fisherfolk, poor farmers
(Malaya,December 7, 2015 , on page A3)The Department of Agriculture (DA) reported the International Fun for Agricultural Development (IFAD) of the United Nations pledges $ 55 million for two projects that will start next year that aim to help fisherfolk and ... -
Agri growth slows as El Niño strikes
(Malaya,May 9, 2019 , on page A1-A7)Agriculture output grew by 0.67 percent in the first quarter of the year due to positive contributions from fisheries, livestock and poultry subsectors. This, is however, slower than the 1.47 percent growth registered in ... -
Agri output fall 1.27% in Q2
(Malaya,August 8, 2019 , on page A1)The fisheries subsector improved by 1.9 percent during the period and contributed 17.41 percent to the total agricultural output. Increases in production were recorded for yellowfin tuna, round-scad, tiger prawn and tilapia. ... -
Agri output rebounds
(Malaya,May 16, 2017 , on page A1-A4)Agriculture output grew 5.28 percent in the first quarter compared with a year ago, rebounding from a contraction in the previous quarter largely due to good weather, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said yesterday. ... -
Agriculture and fisheries information services
(Malaya,June 23, 2016 , on page A11)1. Provide briefing/orientation on the Department's thrust, programs and services 2. Refers Clients to specific DA Agency got their requests and needs and provide information, education and communication (IEC) materials ... -
Bank's agri loans at P721B as of Q1
(Malaya,May 24, 2019 , on page A1-A7)Land Bank of the Philippines said the amount of loans it provided to small farmers, fishers and other priority sectors grew by 20 percent to P721 billion in the first quarter of the year, from P600 billion a year ago. The ... -
Benham Rise: Wealth under the sea
(Malaya,July 29, 2015 , on page A3)There is wealth out there, for the taking. But diving is daunting, starting at 15 meters deep. In 2011, the Philippines acquired Benham Rise, a "massive" area east of Luzon. "We have access to resources in an area bigger ... -
Crop insurance for 1M farmers, fisherfolk
(Malaya,March 26, 2015 , on page A4)The number of covered farmers and fisherfolk under the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) grew by 24.31 percent in 2014, insuring close to a million in the agricultural workforce. PCIC is a government-owned and controlled ... -
DA disperes 130,00 fish fingerlings in Caraga
(Malaya,January 17, 2018 , on page A2)To increase livelihood opportunities and income of fishers in Mainit, Surigao del Norte, the Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Caraga have dispersed 60,00 bangus and 70,00 carp ... -
DA forges fisheries deal with Papua New Guinea
(Manila Bulletin,February 4, 2019 , on page B-9)The Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), has forged a deal on fisheries development with the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) of the Independent State of Papua New ... -
DA offers grants on biotech research
(Malaya,March 18, 2011 , on page B2)The Department of Agriculture is launching the P25-million Biotechnology Research Fellowship Program (BRFP) to develop better crops, improve livestock and generate higher fisheries output. BRFP will complement the work of ... -
DA seeks higher budget for 2015
(Malaya,April 1, 2014 , on page A4)The Department of Agriculture (DA) is looking for a bigger budget allocation next year to boost the country's agriculture and fishery sectors. The DA said yesterday that the National Agriculture and Fisheries Council (NAF) ... -
DA seeks offers for cold storage facilities for fisheries
(Malaya,April 16, 2018 , on page A2)The Department of Agriculture (DA) is inviting suppliers of icemaking equipment, including cold storage facilities and refrigerated transport equipment to submit their offers for shortlisting. The DA is seeking proposals ... -
Danish firms eye PH fisheries sector
(Malaya,January 20, 2016 , on page A2)Danish businesses are exploring business and trade opportunities in the Philippines, particularly in the fisheries, energy and health sectors, according to Jan Christensen, ambassador of Denmark. -
Effects of climate change and exploitation on fisheries
(Malaya,February 6, 2014 , on page B5)Two changes in the oceans that are driven by climate change are surface sea water temperatures and acidity. Several studies have documented the effects of these two changes on global fisheries. Sone of these studies were ... -
EU bans uncertified RP tuna
(Malaya,January 26, 2010 , on page A1-A5)The Philippine is losing millions of dollars in potential revenue because its marine products are off limits to European consumers. Since January 1, the European Union (EU) imposed a mandatory scheme that allows only seafood ... -
EU lifts warning over illegal fishing
(Malaya,April 22, 2015 , on page A2)The European Union (EU) has lifted its warning on yellow card to the Philippines on fishing and issued a green card to the country following improved efforts against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. This ... -
Experts urging gov't to craft framework to protect sardines
(Malaya,March 21, 2018 , on page A4)Experts are urging the government to craft a national management framework to address overfishing sardines in the country, citing declining stocks due to heavy fishing pressure and environmental changes. "Sardines are being ... -
Farm output growth slowed to 1% in 2018
(Malaya,January 11, 2019 , on page A1)Ahead from the release of official figures from the Philippine Statistics Authority, Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol said the farming sector grew by 1 percent in 2018, due to the effects of 13 weather disturbances ...