News Monitor December 31, 2012
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The Philippine Star |
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Czeriza Valencia |
DA urges Pinoys: Buy indigenous fruits for New Year DA Sec. Alcala urged Filipinos to patronize indigenous fruits in season in celebrating the coming of New Year. He said among these fruits are pomelo, atis, duhat, rambutan, santol, pineapple, mango, durian, avocado, mabolo, chesa, balimbing, aratilis, mangosteen, pakwan, bignay, dragonfruit, papaya, buko, granada, kalumpit, sampinit, and yambo. |
Balita |
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Mac Cabreras |
Planting rice is fun – DA Inilunsad kamakailan ng DepEd at Da-PhilRice ang “”Palayan sa Paaralan”, na sisimulan sa susunod na taon. Ituturo sa mga estudyante sa piling paaralan ang tamang paraan ng pagtatanim ng palay sa rice garden. |
Balita |
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Jun Fabon |
Cloud seeding sa Cagayan, tagumpay Tinugunan ng BSWM ang hiling ng SN Aboitiz na magsagawa ng cloud seedingh sa Magat Dam at sa mga taniman sa Cagayan Valley (region 2), partikular sa Isabela. Sinabi ni BSWM Dir. Silvino Tejada na dahil sa cloud seeding noong Disyembre 21-26 ay nadagdagan ang dam elevation, at nakinabang ang mga nagtatanim ng palay at mais. |
Manila Bulletin |
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Ellalyn de Vera |
DA to launch drought-tolerant rice farming project in Bicol A P6-M upland rice farming project in the Bicol region that will capitalize on native drought-tolerant rice varieties will soon be implemented by the DA. The two-and-a-half-year project is also expected to boost Bicol’s contribution to the national rice production. Bicol used to account for a hefty 20% of Philippine rice output. |
Manila Bulletin |
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PIA |
Speedy action on Quinta-hit areas in region 6 urged The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRMMC) has passed a resolution requesting Pres. Aquino to declare a state of calamity in areas of Western Visayas adversely affected by typhoon Quinta. The initial consolidated report prepared by the RDRRMC showed that damage wrought by the typhoon to rice, corn, high-value crops especially vegetables and livestock have reached P62M, the bulk of which is accounted for by the staple crop valued at P43M. |
The Philippine Star |
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Juancho Mahusay |
Oriental Mindoro to boost mud crab export A P5-M community farmers’ program in Oriental Mindoro seeks to propagate a giant Zamboanga-native mud crab species, which potentially raise the country’s $60M mud crab export. BFAR-Mimaropa Regional Fisheries Research and Development Center said they are looking at stocking gravid crabs in mangrove areas, adopting the sea ranching concept from the harvest in January. |
Manila Bulletin |
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PNA |
Anti-flood projects completion urged Ilonggo Sen. Drilon last Saturday underscored the need to complete the construction of the JRMP II on time and the proper execution of the Forestland Management Program to avoid flooding of many areas in Iloilo in the future. |
Manila Standard-Today |
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Othel Campos |
2013 banana output seen declining by 3% The PBGEA said banana exports might decline to 100M boxes from 150M boxes, if measures to rehabilitate the industry would not be in place by the start of the year. The group is asking the DA to broker for them lower rates on loans available in the market. |
People’s Journal |
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Itchie Cabayan |
800 kilos of ‘botcha’ seized Nearly a ton of double dean meat or ‘botcha’ mixed with spoiled imported meat was seized by the NMIS in a public market near Divisoria in Manila. |
Tonight |
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Itchie Cabayan |
800 kilos of ‘botcha’ seized in Divisoria - do - |
Pilipino Star Ngayon |
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Ludy Bermudo, Doris Borja |
Botcha laganap na naman - do - |
Remate |
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Rene C. |
800 kilong botcha nasamsam - do - |
Manila Standard-Today |
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Francisco Tuyay |
‘Quinta’ leaves 20 dead in Visayas Meanwhile, damage from Quinta was estimated at P224.9M, including P78M in infrastructure and P146M in agriculture. |
The Daily Tribune |
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AFP, PNA |
‘Quinta’ death toll: 20 - do - |
Pilipino Mirror |
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Patay kay ‘Quinta’ umabot na sa 20 - do - |
News Monitor December 30, 2012
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Submitted by Catherine Nanta, DA-AFIS
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Philippine Daily Inquirer |
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Riza Olchondra |
Go for round local fruits, advises DA Anticipating the rush to shop for round-shaped fruits traditionally served in New Year feasting, the DA has urged consumers to buy locally available fruits to support domestic farmers and the country’s food sufficiency program. |
Philippine Star |
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Czeriza Valencia |
DA awaits South Korea UAE nod on chicken exports The DA is waiting for the go-signal from the South Korean government and the UAE regarding the exportation of whole dressed chicken, Agriculture Sec. Alcala said. |
Manila Bulletin |
B1 |
Melody Aguiba |
BFAR crafts pearl farm plan The BFAR has come up with a Pearl Farm Plan designed to maintain the Philippine’s position as world’s Top 3 pearl supplier with export that had peaked to P870 million. |
Manila Bulletin |
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Ellalyn de Vera |
Cloud seeding The government’s cloud seeding operation in Isabela has successfully increased the water level in Magat Dam, which supplies water to 217, 000 hectares of farmland and hydroelectric facilities in Cagayan Valley. |
Pilipino Mirror |
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Monchet Larano |
Cloud seeding sa Magat Dam tagumpay -do- |
Philippine Star |
B4 |
Czeriza Valencia |
DA pursues organic farming of upland rice in Bicol The DA is pursuing the development of organic farming of upland rice in the province of Bicol. The BAR said P6 million is being allotted for the two-and-a-half year project which would use drought-tolerant native rice varieties in the province. |
Manila Standard Today |
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Executive returns to PH to produce coconut wine George Paraliza returned to the Philippines from the US to set up a winery which he established in August 2010 in Tacloban City. |
People’s Journal |
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Joel dela Torre |
Gov’t okays P6-M fund for upland organic farming Bicol’s upland rice is being developed for its market potential even as some traditional upland rice strains have been reported to “outperform some modern rice varieties.” |
Manila Bulletin |
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Mar Supnad |
Rural Dev’t pushed in CL After seeking billions of pesos for the dredging of flood-prone areas in Bataan towns and other parts of the region, the RDC approved recently a resolution favorably endorsing the Central Luzon. |
News Monitor December 29, 2012
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Submitted by Catherine Nanta, DA-AFIS
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Philippine Star |
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Jaime Laude |
‘Quinta’ leaves 13 people dead in Western Visayas According to Agriculture SPJA the storm has inflicted minimal damage on palay, corn and high value crops and Quinta was able to provide respite to parched lands in Western Visayas. |
Philippine Daily Inquirer |
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‘Quinta death toll rises to 17 crop damage placed at P124M -do- |
Manila Standard Today |
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Othel Campos |
‘Quinta’ destroys P101m; 11 dead Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala said seed and fertilizers would be extended to farmers. |
Manila Standard Today |
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Othel Campos |
Irrigation agency okays PNOC hydro plants NIA administrator Antonio Nangel said the agency would also allow private companies to use irrigation canals to supply power to the Luzon grid. |
Balita |
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Bella Gamotea |
Pasay: 300kg processed meat, nakumpiska Dahil sa pinaigting na kampanya ng NMIS laban sa botcha o double dead meat ngayong holiday season, mahigit 300 kilo ng hindi lisensiyadong processed meat ang nakumpiska sa isang stall sa Pasay City public market kahapon ng umaga. |
Manila Bulletin |
B7 |
Zac Sarian |
Arabica Coffee in Agriculture Mag As of now, most Arabica plantings are found in backyards although there are also some that are grown in farms. |
News Monitor December 28, 2012
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- Created on Friday, 28 December 2012 08:09
- Published on Sunday, 30 December 2012 17:56
Submitted by Arlhene Carro/Adora D. Rodriguez DA-AFIS
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Jennifer Ng |
Corn, rice farmers earned more in 2011 – DA agency BAS cites that white corn farmers were the biggest gainers as their share in consumer peso went up from 76% in 2011 from 56% in 2010. The share of paddy-rice producers in consumer peso also climber 44% last year from 43% the previous year. |
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Growth in fish production seen by 2H of next year Agriculture Sec. Proceso Alcala said that fish production will hopefully grow by the second semester of next year. This year, production contracted due to the sardine fishing ban. |
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Manila Standard |
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No official appointments Sec. Alcala said the DA welcomes former DILG secretary Rico Puno if ever he is appointed as Agri Usec for livestock. |
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Balita |
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Rommel Tabbad |
Rico Puno sa Agriculture Department? -do-
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Pilipino Star Ngayon |
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Rudy Andal |
Ex-Usec Puno uupo sa DA -do- |
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Karapatan ni PNoy -do- |
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Philippine Daily Inquirer |
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Michael Lim Ubac |
Puno reportedly eyeing DA job Rico Puno, who resigned from his post as undersecretary at DILG is now reportedly looking for a job at DA. |
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Business World |
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LO Pacardo |
Problems in mango production flagged Low financial returns due to the high cost of agricultural inputs and the absence of regional or local producers’ associations that will help oversee the industry, were the major issues identified by mango industry stakeholders inCentral Mindanao. |
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Pilipino Star Ngayon |
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Angie dela Cruz |
Fishkill sa Pangasinan Libo-libong isdang bangus ang nabiktima nang naganap na fishkill sa mga fishpen sa Pangasinan laluna sa Bolinao, Alaminos at Anda. Ayon kay Dir. Asis Perez, ang sobrang stock ng mga isdang bangus sa bawat fishpen ang dahilan kung bakit nagkaroon ng fishkill. |
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Business Mirror |
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Jennifer Ng |
Philippines lifts ban on Dutch poultry The Philippines has lifted the temporary ban it imposed on poultry meat, eggs and day-old chicks from the Netherlands after determining that Amsterdam was able to contain the outbreak of low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) in Utrecht. |
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Business World |
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RJR Portillo |
DA lifts ban on poultry products from Utrecht - do - |
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Pilipino Mirror |
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Monchet Laraño |
Manok miula sa Netherlands puwede na ulit sa Pinas - do - |
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The Philippine Star |
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CzerizaValencia |
Typhoons dent agri production in 2012 The massive devastation caused by Typhoon Pablo to plantations in several provinces inMindanaois expected to put a dent on the government’s target farm output growth of four to five percent for 2012 although positive growth can still be expected for the year. In the first nine months of the year, farm output grew at a slower pace of 1.93% from a growth rate of 4.74% in the comparable period last year because of continued slowdown in fish production. |
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Manila Bulletin |
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Charissa Luci |
Creation of a national coconut industry development coordinating council pushed AAMBIS-Owa partylist Rep. Sharon Garin is pushing for the creation of a body that would coordinate and unify efforts of coconut-producing local government units in formulating and implementing policies and programs affecting the coconut industry. Garin sought for the passage of House Bill No. 6755 which calls for the establishment of the National Coconut Industry Development Coordinating Council (NCIDCC). |
News Monitor December 27, 2012
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- Created on Thursday, 27 December 2012 08:33
- Published on Sunday, 30 December 2012 17:55
Submitted by Arlhene S. Carro, DA-AFIS
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Photo Release: DA Sec. Alcala hands over the farm inputs and tools that form part of an initial P35M worth of assistance to farming families affected by Typhoon Pablo to Gov. Arturo Uy of Compostela Valley province and Gov. Rodolfo del Rosario of Davao del Norte province in simple rites held in Compostela Valley’s Nabuntuan town on December 19. |
The Manila Times |
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James Galvez |
P6-M earmarked for Bicol upland rice farming To boost Bicol’s contribution to national rice production, the DA is carrying out P6M organic upland rice farming in the region, which capitalizes on the native varieties’ drought tolerance. |
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P6-M DA project to revive upland rice farming in Bicol - do - |
Business World |
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RJRP |
Drought-tolerant rice variety pushed - do - |
The Manila Times |
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James Galvez |
Record-high corn production seen in 2012 The country’s corn sector is expected to post record-high production this year as high grains prices in both local and international markets encourage farmers to plant more crops, the DA said. DA Sec. Alcala said that corn production will exceed this year’s target of 7.8MMT as bumper harvest were recorded in major corn producing provinces that were unaffected by Typhoon Pablo. |
Manila Bulletin |
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Information: Prospect of Philippine seaweed industry Philippine seaweed production faces bright prospects with the rise in global demand for processed seaweed or carrageenan. The government has allocated more funds in the 2013 budget to provide for technical training and input assistance to farmers, build infrastructure and postharvest facilities, establish seaweed nurseries, and increase the seedlings available to farmers. |
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Prospect of Philippine seaweed industry - do - |
Manila Bulletin |
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Editorial: Mechanization input to farm productivity A survey by the PhilMech of the DA showed that the level of farm mechanization in the Philippineshas risen to one horsepower per hectare from 0.52 hp/ha in the 90s, making it possible to catch up with neighbors in Asiaby 2016. The DA launched last year its mechanization program for rice farming as part of efforts to make the country self-sufficient in rice by 2013. (With photo of DA Sec. Alcala and PhilMech Exec. Dir. Rex Bingabing) |
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Editorial: Mechanization input to farm productivity - do - |
Balita |
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Editoryal: Mekanisasyon para sa mabungang pagsasaka - do - |
Business World |
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SQ Meniano |
Higher E. Visayas seaweed output sought The BFAR plans to expand seaweed farms in E. Visayas by 400 hectares next year in a bid to increase production by at least 20%, the agency said in a recent statement. |
Manila Bulletin |
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Mark Anthony Manuel |
Japan, Korea helping carabao sector The PCC stationed at the CLSU signed an agreement withJapanandKoreafor the development of the carabao industry in the country. The agreement aims to enhance the quality of animal products through technology exchange and regulate the veterinary medicinal products in the country. |
Business Mirror |
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Western Visayas nearing rice-production target Western Visayasis nearing its target production of 2.3MMT this year, with some 2.29MMT recorded as of end-October, it was learned on Tuesday. |
The Manila Times |
B1 |
James Galvez |
Sugar industry nearing peak of production The SRA said it is now within 30% of the total sugar production target with the output expected to peak early January next year. |
People’s Journal |
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Coco industry needs gov’t aid – Magsaysay Former Senator Ramon Magsaysay urged the government to align local economic activities in coconut producing provinces with the programs of the DA, PCA, and other agencies to give rise to a truly integrated farm management. |
The Manila Times |
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Magsaysay calls for government aide to coconut industry -do- |
Balita |
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Raymund Antonio/Manila Bulletin |
Danilo Lim ililipat sa NFA? Ito ay matapos aminin ni BoC Comm. Ruffy Biazon na nakausap si retired Army Gen. Danilo Lim hinggil saplanong huli na magbitiw sa kanyang pwesto upang pamunuan ang National Food Authority. |
Philippine Daily Inquirer |
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Yolanda Sotelo |
Fishkill strikes Anda The fishkill was discovered along a kilometer of Kakiputan Channel flowing off Siapar village on Christmas Day, prompting fish cage operators to harvest their stocks. |
Tempo |
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Jonas Reyes |
PhilRice: Local rice arsenic-free Unlike some 60 rice and rice products in the US, locally grown rice varieties are safe from arsenic. |
Business Mirror |
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Agri dept-to set up community radio stations DA is looking to establish community radio stations in strategic areas in the country to further expand its advocacy and technology-dissemination efforts. |
Business Mirror |
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DA projects receive good practice award MRDP 2 and InFres each received a Good Practice Award from NEDA. |
Business World |
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Raymond Jun Portillo |
US sees Philippine dairy market expanding further According to a USDA report, dairy products are the country’s second largest agricultural import after wheat. |
News Monitor December 26, 2012
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Marvyn Benaning |
DA confident of hitting 18.4-MMT palay target for 2012 Despite trhe storms and heavy monsoon rains that hit the country this year, the DA is confident its 2012 palay target of 18.4MMT will be met. DA Sec. Alcala expressed optimism about hitting the target since most of the palay in areas hit by Typhoon Pablo were already harvested. |
Business Mirror |
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‘Pablo’ damage to agri, fisheries now P29.1 billion Damage to crops s estimated at P27.4B; livestock and poultry, P361M; and fisheries, P124M. Damage to agriculture infrastructure, facilities and equipment, meanwhile, is valued at P1.2B. |
The Manila Times |
B2 |
Madelaine Miraflor |
Higher coco-diesel blend under review As a means to help millions of coconut farmers currently suffering from low copra process, the DOE is looking to review the impact of a possible increase in the biodiesel blend to 5% as requested by the DA. There is a request by DA Sec. Alcala to increase the mix o biodiesel from the current 2 percent to 5 percent. |
The Philippine Star |
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Czeriza Valencia |
DA sees higher growth for fisheries sector After regaining fishing access to Pocket 1 of the Pacific Ocean and being granted an extension until 2014, the country’s fish production is expected to register positive growth in the second half of 2013, according to the DA. |
Business Mirror |
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PNA |
Davao del Norte’s banana industry to recover very soon – city governor Despite foreseeing en economic slowdown, Gov. Rodolfo del Rosario of Tagum City has expressed optimism that the banana industry in Davao del Norte province would soon recover from the damage caused by Typhoon Pablo. DA Sec. Alcala has committed his department’s resources to help small, independent banana growers recover, while big banana companies would be back on their feet, according to the governor. |
Business Mirror |
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PNA |
Bicol university develops new beekeeping technique The Central Bicol State University of Agriculture’s Regional Apiculture Center in Pili has developed a new technique for commercial beekeeping aimed at increasing beekeper’s income and made available to budding meliponiculturists. The technique was made part for the country’s apiculture industry that the National Apiculture Research, Training and Development Institute (Nartdi) is promoting. The roadmap, based on the intention of DA Sec. Alcala of integrating beekeeping in the country’s farming systems, covers a five-year period (2013-1017) with a proposed budget of P500B. |
Manila Bulletin |
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PIA |
Rice farming To educate farmers in region 12 and boost their production, the DA-Region 12 last week held an activity where discussions are conducted right at the community where farmers reside. |
Manila Bulletin |
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PIA |
Local gov’t The DA-MRDP has honored best performing LGUs and people’s organizations (POs) in Sarangani province. |
Remate |
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Dr. Hilda Ong |
Ang inyong lingkod: Nasirang sistemang irigasyon aayusin agad ng DA – NIA May sapat na suplay ng pagkain sa bansa sa kabila ng kasiraang idinulot ng malakas na bagyong Pablo gayundin ang agriculture at fishery sector na nagrehistro ng positibong pagtaas para sa 4th quarter at sa kabuuan ng 2012. Ito ang siniguro ni DA Sec. Alcala sa publiko. Sinabi niya na ang kalamidad kamakailan lamang ay ‘di tuwirang makaaapekto sa pangkabuuang food and rice supply. |
News Monitor December 25, 2012
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Submitted by Arlhene S. Carro, DA-AFIS
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Othel Campos |
Govt asks LGUs to conserve biodiversity The Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau asked local government units to participate in the Biodiversity Partnerships Project in drawing up policies that will protect endangered or critical species in their areas. Before the program expires by 2016, LGUs should be able to create ordinances that will protect the agriculture landscapes and tourism spots in the country. The program also seeks to strengthen partnerships between the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board; the Agriculture, Local Government and Trade Departments; NGOs; as well as the League of Provinces, Cities and Municipalities. |
Manila Standard-Today |
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Anna Estrada |
PH approves P1.28b for farmers’ database Pres. Aquino approved a P1.28B budget to establish a database for farmers and fishermen, who will be the target beneficiaries of the government’s agriculture programs. The budget will fund the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture or RSBSA, an interagency project of the National Statistics Office, National Anti-Poverty Commission and the Budget, Agriculture, Agrarian Reform, Local Government Departments. |
Manila Standard-Today |
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Joyce Pañares |
P1.3b for farmers’ registry okayed - do - |
The Philippine Star |
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Czeriza Valencia |
Corn output seen to hit target Corn farmers are expected to meet the target production output of 7.8MMT for the year as bumper harvest in expected provinces unaffected by Typhoon Pablo, according to the DA. DA Sec. Alcala said corn plants in Cagayan and Isabela are expected to contribute greatly to local production. Good buying prices have also encouraged farmers to cultivate the crop. |
Manila Bulletin |
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James Loyola |
DOE studying impact of higher coco-diesel blend on farmers The DOE is reviewing the impact of a possible increase in the biodiesel blend to five percent as requested by the DA as a means to help millions of coconut farmers currently suffering from low copra prices. The request to increase the mix of biodiesel from current two percent to five percent because of the pending problem on the prices of copra right now. |
Manila Bulletin |
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Mike Crismundo |
Coconut farmers to receive assistance Coconut farmers in Northeastern and Southeastern Mindanao regions who were severely affected by typhoon ‘Pablo’ are set to receive assistance from the PhilSaga Mining Corporation (PSMC) with the cooperation of the PCA. |
Philippine Daily Inquirer |
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Yolanda Sotelo |
Red tide alert lifted in Bolinao, Anda The BFAR has declared the waters of Bolinao and Anda towns in western Pangasinan free of red tide after three consecutive tests proved that the areas no longer showed signs of toxin. |
The Philippine Star |
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Czeriza Valencia |
Sugar production on track Sugar production for the current crop year is in full swing, with mills already churning out 30% of target volume for the period, according to the SRA. Typhoon Pablo inflicted minimal damage to standing sugarcane in provinces lying in its path. |
Philippine Daily Inquirer |
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Ronnie Silvestre, district collector, Port of Cebu |
Port of Cebu authorities acted swiftly on smuggled sugar This refers to Neal Cruz’s column titled “Economic processing zones being used for smuggling, Inquirer 12/24/12): There was nothing irregular with the way we handled the situation, contrary to what some quarters are insinuating. At present, we are just waiting for SRA’s recommended floor price. As soon as we get it, the publication of the auction sale will follow, preparatory to the actual sale of the articles. |
News Monitor December 24, 2012
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Photo release: Aid to farmers Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala hands over farm inputs and tools that form part of an initial P35 million worth of assistance to families affected by typhoon Pablo. |
Manila Standard Today |
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Alena Mae Flores |
Agriculture wants biodiesel blend increased to 5% The Energy Department is studying a proposal from the DA to increase the biodiesel blend to 5 percent from the present 2 percent. Energy Sec. Jericho Petilla said SPJA requested to increase4 the biofuel mix because of the pending problem on the prices of copra right now. |
Manila Bulletin |
B3 |
Melody Aguiba |
Fancy Rice Export Certification Planned The government is coming up with a certification system for the export of fancy rice following encouraging high yields in upland areas. At present, export of rice is only allowed for high value specialty rice. |
Manila Times |
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James Galvez |
2012 rice production seen to reach record high The country’s palay production is expected to exceed 18 million MMT this year, the biggest production in history, the DA said. |
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Livestock grant The province of Davao del Norte will be receiving P8.528 million grant for the rehabilitation of livestock sector in towns worst-hit by typhoon Pablo. |
News Monitor December 23, 2012
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Submitted by Catherine Nanta, DA-AFIS
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Pilipino Mirror |
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Monchet Larano |
Pinsala ni Pablo sa agrikultura pumalo na sa P29.12-B Ayon kay Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala, nakapagtala ng pinakamataas na pinsala sa industriya ng saging na umabot sa P22.23 bilyon, kung saan may 50, 096 ektarya ng plantasyon ang sinira ng bagyo. |
Manila Bulletin |
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Mark Anthony Manuel |
Philippine Rice Certified Arsenic-Free PhilRice has assured the public that locally-grown rice in the country is arsenic-free because Filipino farmers are using irrigation water that are free from the said cancer-causing element. |
Philippine Star |
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Czeriza Valencia |
NIA set to start repairs of irrigation systems NIA Administrator Antonio Nangel said based on the latest assessment conducted by the agency and the DA, Typhoon Pablo inflicted serious damage on irrigation facilities in Campostela Valley, Davao Oriental, Davao del Norte, Agusan del Norte, and Bukidnon. |
Philippine Star |
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Techno demos uplift farmers’ livelihood The government should carry out more technology demonstrations that will help uplift farmers’ livelihood. This year’s Gawad Saka Awardee, Ricarte Corpuz, first learned of hybrid rice in 2002 through a DA hybrid rice program in Laoag City. |
Philippine Star |
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Oriental Mindoro to boost production of giant mud crabs for export A giant Zamboanga-native mud crab will be massively propagated under a P1.5-million community farmers’ program in oriental Mindoro which could potentially raise the country’s $60-million mud crab export. |
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Farmers benefited Thousands of farmers in selected rice-producing municipalities in Southern Leyte will receive post harvest facilities to help them conveniently dry up their newly harvested palay. |
Manila Bulletin |
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Photo release: Upland rice Banaue Rice Terraces Farmers Federation president Jimmy Lingayo is joined by Vicky Garcia, exec. Dir. Of Rice Inc., and Adam Borja of the DA Rice Program as they show off different aromatic rice varieties. |
News Monitor November 22, 2012
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Submitted by Catherine Nanta, DA-AFIS
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Philippine Star |
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Czeriza Valencia |
2 DA projects get NEDA award Awarded by NEDA are DA projects MRDP2 and INFRES. |
Manila Times |
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James Galvez |
‘Pablo’ damage to agriculture balloons to P29 billion Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala said that the loss was higher because a big part of the areas battered by Pablo were planted with high value crops. |
Manila Bulletin |
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PhilRice tests rice for arsenic PhilRice chemist Joy Bartolome Duldulao said that unlike some 60 rice and rice production the US that the FDA reported to contain cancer-causing arsenic, “locally grown rice varieties are safe from it.” |
Manila Bulletin |
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Jonas Reyes |
Shellfish safe Residents in Central Luzon could still enjoy seafood Noche Buena this coming holidays as the provinces of Bulacan, Zambales and Bataan remain free from paralytic shellfish poison or commonly known as red tide. |
Philippine Daily Inquirer |
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Monchet Larano |
Group warns against tobacco tax evaders Calling it an “unqualified step forward,” a regional antitobacco group yesterday lauded the Philippines’ enactment of a “sin tax” reform law but warned of renewed efforts by the tobacco industry to evade the law. |
Manila Times |
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James Galvez |
P1.5B set aside for irrigation repairs The government will begin by January next year the restoration of damaged irrigation facilities in Mindanao to prevent major disruption in cropping calendar, particularly on rice crops, the NIA said on Friday. |
The Daily Tribune |
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Charlie Manalo |
‘JV’ slams Noy government for ignoring tobacco farmers San Juan City Rep. Joseph Victor Ejercito Estrada yesterday chided the Aquino government for its failure to draw up a program for hundreds of thousands of tobacco farmers and workers who are at risk of being displaced once the Sin Tax Reform Act is implemented. |
The Daily Tribune |
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Charlie Manalo |
Mitos: Hire banana farmers in cash –for-work program The government should devise a strategy to help the agriculture industry recover in areas hardest hit by typhoon “Pablo” amid reports that many plantation owners are opting to shut down operations in the wake of billions worth of damage to their crops. |
Philippine Daily Inquirer |
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Ernesto Ordoñez |
Commentary: Ineffective anti-smuggling efforts Smuggling is still rampant in the country and one estimate says that the government loses as much as P320 billion a year in foregone revenue due to smuggling. It is time we supplement the ineffective piecemeal anti-smuggling effort with systems approach using PPP-OCAS that will put an end to today’s smuggling scourge. |