https://www.philstar.com/rss/business/agriculture Philippine News for the Filipino Global Community (c) 2026, philstar.com. All rights reserved. 15Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:30:08 +0800 en https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/10/15/2563402/el-nio-damage-agriculture-hits-p68-billionRenalyn Ramirez Agricultural damage has reached P6.8 billion this year as several areas struggle with dry spells linked to the very strong El Niño phenomenon in recent months. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:13:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/10/15/2563402/el-nio-damage-agriculture-hits-p68-billion https://www.philstar.com/agriculture/2026/09/27/2559276/daram-women-find-added-income-solar-salt-production From processing fish and squid to producing salt, women in Daram, Samar are turning the island municipality’s abundant seawater into an additional source of livelihood. Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:29:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/agriculture/2026/09/27/2559276/daram-women-find-added-income-solar-salt-production https://www.philstar.com/agriculture/2026/09/21/2557879/second-philippine-exporter-ships-carabao-mangoes-canadaCristina Chi Weekly shipments are planned as exporters build a larger Canadian market. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:14:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/agriculture/2026/09/21/2557879/second-philippine-exporter-ships-carabao-mangoes-canada https://www.philstar.com/agriculture/2026/09/18/2557161/dti-coconut-trade-fair-generates-p30957m-sales Proving that trade exhibitions offer far more than simple product exposure, the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) 2026 COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair generated P309.57 million in total sales.   Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:52:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/agriculture/2026/09/18/2557161/dti-coconut-trade-fair-generates-p30957m-sales https://www.philstar.com/agriculture/2026/09/17/2556954/coco-mama-expands-save-our-coconuts-commitment-1000000-seedlings Since launching Save Our Coconuts in 2024, Coco Mama has donated 40,000 quality seedlings to farming communities. The program’s next phase will build on that progress by combining seedling distribution with farmer training, proper planting practices and support for establishing and maintaining new trees. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:28:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/agriculture/2026/09/17/2556954/coco-mama-expands-save-our-coconuts-commitment-1000000-seedlings https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/08/28/2552435/philippines-first-cage-free-association-takes-flight-strengthen-egg-sector The Philippine Cage-Free Association (PCFA), the country’s first dedicated industry association focused on cage-free egg production, was officially launched at ILDEX Philippines 2026 in Manila during the session “Launching the Philippine Cage-Free Association: Growing Demand, Growing Opportunities.” Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:08:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/08/28/2552435/philippines-first-cage-free-association-takes-flight-strengthen-egg-sector 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