https://www.philstar.com/rss/business/agriculture Philippine News for the Filipino Global Community (c) 2026, philstar.com. All rights reserved. 15Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:30:07 +0800 en https://www.philstar.com/agriculture/2026/08/04/2546914/think-rice-think-thailand-returns-wofex-2026-premium-rice-and-new-business-opportunities Thailand showcased a wide range of premium rice products, highlighting the quality, diversity and global reputation of Thai rice. Tue, 4 Aug 2026 11:33:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/agriculture/2026/08/04/2546914/think-rice-think-thailand-returns-wofex-2026-premium-rice-and-new-business-opportunities https://www.philstar.com/agriculture/2026/07/29/2545588/samaral-aquaculture-boost-eyed-broaden-fisherfolk-livelihood-options The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) is promoting the culture of siganids, or rabbitfish (Siganus spp.), locally known as samaral, as part of its efforts to diversify Philippine aquaculture and create more livelihood opportunities for Filipino fisherfolk and fish farmers. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/agriculture/2026/07/29/2545588/samaral-aquaculture-boost-eyed-broaden-fisherfolk-livelihood-options https://www.philstar.com/agriculture/2026/07/13/2541848/philippine-salt-sectors-robust-growth-cited-production-hits-199k-mt-h1  Domestic production of salt reached over 199,000 metric tons in the first half of the year, signaling robust growth in the sector following government efforts to revitalize the industry. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/agriculture/2026/07/13/2541848/philippine-salt-sectors-robust-growth-cited-production-hits-199k-mt-h1 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/07/04/2539799/da-clears-p727-million-zambales-farm-market-roadE.H. Edejer The proposed P727-million Baloganon-Sitio Coto, Taltal farm-to-market road has been cleared for implementation by the agriculture department. Sat, 4 Jul 2026 14:45:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/07/04/2539799/da-clears-p727-million-zambales-farm-market-road https://www.philstar.com/agriculture/2026/06/22/2537009/nia-activates-el-nio-preparedness-water-management-measures NIA said it had prepared mitigation and contingency measures months in advance. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:27:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/agriculture/2026/06/22/2537009/nia-activates-el-nio-preparedness-water-management-measures