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Agri damage from Lando reaches P8.45 billion
(BusinessWorld,October 27, 2015 , on page S1/4)Damage to agricultural crops and fisheries in the five regions affected by typhoon Lando (international name: Koppu) has reached P8.45 billion, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Monday. Data released by the DA ... -
Agri output seen hitting target
(BusinessWorld,October 5, 2012 , on page S1/2)Agricultural output this year may still hit the government's 4-5% target due to a possibly bumper corn harvest and a slight recovery in the fisheries sector, A Cabinet officials said. Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala ... -
Agriculture damaged in Western Visayas estimated at P265M
(BusinessWorld,January 6, 2020 , on page S2/7)Damage to the agriculture sector of Western Visayas due to typhoon Ursula (international name: Phanfone) has exceeded P265 million as of Jan. 3 with more than half accounted for by rice crops and facilities, according to ... -
Agriculture dep't aims to double value of farm and fishery exports to Canada
(BusinessWorld,August 12, 2020 , on page S1/2)The Philippines aims to export more farm and fishery products to Canada with a target of doubling the value of such shipments over the medium term, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. In a virtual call with new Canadian ... -
Agriculture output boosted by Q4 gain
(BusinessWorld,January 23, 2014 , on page S1/1-S1/3)A surprising fourth-quarter gain provided a slight boost to farm output, the government yesterday reported, but the full-year result still fell well below the government’s target. Despite super typhoon Yolanda’s impact, ... -
Agriculture-related investments boost Davao del Norte
(BusinessWorld,January 28, 2015 , on page 4/S1)Industries supporting the agricultural export sector and urban development projects are bringing in some P12 billion worth of investments into Davao del Norte, according to data from the Department of Trade and Industry's ... -
APEC members accept Iloilo plan to boost food security, fisheries
(BusinessWorld,October 7, 2015 , on page S1/4)Member nations of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) have adopted the Iloilo Plan of Action, which promotes inclusive growth through food security and climate resiliency for the fisheries sector. It was adopted ... -
Aquaculture touted as food security measure
(BusinessWorld,October 5, 2015 , on page S1/5)Developing more aquatic farms for the cultivation of fish and water plants could provide a boost to food security while curbing illegal fishing, said officials at the ongoing Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings ... -
Australia, Singapore urge calm in South China Sea
(BusinessWorld,September 11, 2012 , on page S1/12)Australian and Singapore on Monday called for a de-escalation in tensions over the South China Sea, warning that territorial disputes could disrupt decade of peace and economic progress in Asia. Australia's Foreign Minister ... -
Bangus production expected to recover this year
(BusinessWorld,March 23, 2010 , on page S1/6)Despite the threat posed by the raging dry spell caused by El Niño, bangus -- or milkfish -- output for this year is expected to grow by 4.6%-5.4%, a reversal from the 0.93% decline reported last year, officials of the ... -
Caraga firms raise alarm on declining aquatic, forestry resource
(BusinessWorld,September 24, 2018 , on page S2/6)The business sector in Caraga region has expressed alarm over the continued decline of the fish catch and the denudation of forests in the region, one of the richest in natural resources but with the second-lowest contribution ... -
Catch of the day
(BusinessWorld,March 26, 2010 , on page S1/6)Workers arrange freshly caught yellowfin tuna at a fish port in General Santos city in southern Philippines Mar. 25. The local tuna industry in General Santos City which earned the country over $200 million in annual revenue ... -
Century Tuna maker's earnings jump 9% on higher branded sales
(BusinessWorld,March 28, 2019 , on page S1/4)Earnings of Century Pacific Food, Inc. (CNPF) grew by nine percent in 2018, driven by strong sales from its branded food products. In a statement issued Wednesday, the listed firm said consolidated and unaudited earnings ... -
Changing perspectives, increasing effectiveness in agriculture
(BusinessWorld,July 26, 2016 , on page SI/6)Secretary Manny Piñol identified a number of provinces that the Department of Agriculture will provide speedy aid in speeding up poverty alleviation and wealth creation. This is good and I think few will disagree with the ... -
DA lists priorities for agribusiness in 2015
(BusinessWorld,January 28, 2015 , on page 4/S1)The Department of Agriculture (DA) has outlined its initiatives for growing agribusiness sector, focused on improving quality standards to help make Philippine products more competitive. In a statement yesterday, the agency ... -
Davao food complex expected to boost agri share of GRDP
(BusinessWorld,May 8, 2018 , on page S1/4)The P1.02-billion Davao Food Complex project, which was approved by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board at the end of April, is expected to boost the agriculture sector’s contribution to the Davao ... -
Duterte softens tone on United States before South China Sea talks
(BusinessWorld,April 11, 2017 , on page S1/5)The Philippines appears to be softening its tone toward the U.S. before holding talks with Beijing on the South China Sea. President Rodrigo Duterte let the insults fly last year, telling former leader Barack Obama to “go ... -
El Niño alert abandoned as Australia predicts 'neutral' Pacific ocean
(BusinessWorld,January 22, 2015 , on page S1/5)The risk of an El Niño in coming months dropped after indicators eased for the event that brings drought to Asia and heavier-than-usual rains to South America. "Since late 2014, most ENSO indicators have eased back from ... -
El Niño seen dampening seaweed, crab production
(BusinessWorld,October 6, 2015 , on page S1/5)Production of seaweed and mud crabs is expected to decrease due to the higher temperatures brought about by the prevailing El Niño. Production of seaweed and mud crabs is expected to decrease due to the higher temperatures ... -
Farm insurance coverage at record 2.27 million in 2018
(BusinessWorld,May 27, 2019 , on page S2/7)The insurance rate among farmers and fisherfolk has increased to 33.52% in 2018, hitting a record 2.27 million, the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) said. In a statement, the company said the number of insured rose ...