Farmers groups want Laurel to reform Department of Agriculture philstar.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from philstar.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Mixed reactions arise as Francisco Tiu Laurel's appointment as Secretary of Agriculture is challenged by fishermen's group. Calls to renounce importation policies and prioritize local food producers are made, as imported fishery products negatively impact livelihoods. Assistance during natural calamities and production subsidies are also demanded. On the other hand, agricultural groups welcome Laurel's appointment and express support for his leadership. Find out more about the implications of this appointment. (10,000 characters)
New DA chief asked to reverse pro-import bias at agency inquirer.net - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from inquirer.net Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
LEGAZPI CITY: The Philippine Tobacco Growers Association (PTGA) and the National Federation of Tobacco Farmers Association and Cooperatives (Naftac) have urged the Senate to immediately pass Senate Bill 2432, or the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act, to protect the tobacco industry and thousands of tobacco farmers from being affected by rampant smuggling.
Suspended DA exec maintains innocence over onion crisis philstar.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from philstar.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.