Department of Agriculture

Also known as DA

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is working to ensure food security by setting a target of 20.46 million metric tons of palay output for 2025, despite recent monsoon damage. The DA has reported a historic high yield in palay production for the first half of 2025 and plans to propose raising rice tariffs to support local farmers while maintaining affordable prices for consumers.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

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Palay production hits record nine million metric tons in Jan-Jun

Palay production in the Philippines rebounded to a record-high nine million metric tons in the first half of 2025, driven by favorable weather conditions and government interventions.
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DA plans 150,000 MT pork import increase for Christmas

The Department of Agriculture (DA) plans to expand the minimum access volume (MAV) for pork imports by 150,000 metric tons ahead of the holiday season.
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Tropical cyclones and monsoon impact over 75K farmers, PHP12.84B losses

Nearly 75,000 farmers and fisherfolk have been impacted by tropical cyclones Emong, Crising, Dante, and the southwest monsoon, causing agricultural losses of PHP2.25 billion and infrastructure damage of PHP10.59 billion as of August 1.
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DA proposes raising rice tariff from 15% to at least 25%

The Department of Agriculture (DA) plans to propose gradually increasing the 15 percent tariff on imported rice to at least 25 percent during the third periodic review to boost local palay prices.
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DA launches PHP20 per kilo rice pilot in Regions 2 and 3

The Department of Agriculture (DA) will begin piloting its PHP20 per kilo rice program on August 13 in selected areas of Regions 2 and 3, targeting farmers and middle-income families.
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Philippines lifts ban on Australian poultry imports

The Philippines has lifted its temporary ban on importing poultry products from Australia, allowing the importation of domestic and wild birds, related products including poultry meat, day-old chicks, eggs, and semen.
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Marcos highlights rising food prices, rice challenge in second SONA

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. highlighted in his 2024 State of the Nation Address that Filipinos are facing hardships due to rising food prices, particularly the high cost of rice.
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PHP1.12B agrilosses, PHP1.2B aid from trop cyclones

About 45,408 farmers and fishers have been affected by tropical cyclones Emong, Dante, Crising, and the enhanced southwest monsoon in various regions of the Philippines.
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Malacañang assures farmers protection from US imports

Malacañang has addressed concerns raised by lawmakers and stakeholders regarding potential negative impacts on the agriculture industry due to increased imports from the United States.
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DA: Rice prices stable despite storm damage

The Department of Agriculture assured the public on Saturday that agricultural product prices are expected to remain stable despite the impact of tropical storms Crising, Dante, Emong, and southwest monsoon.
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