Tag: rice farmers

DA to distribute P5K cash assistance to 600,000 rice farmers most affected by rice tariffication law

  (Eagle News) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) will soon start giving P5,000 cash assistance to some 600,000 small rice farmers most affected by the initial impact the rice tariffication law (RTL). This undertaking of the department will be done in partnership with the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) and Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) The DA forged an agreement with the LandBank and DBP on Monday, December 16, that will disburse […]

ASEAN honors rice farmers and scientists

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — As the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) celebrates its 50th anniversary, the regional bloc honored rice farmers and scientists for their contributions especially to the region’s food security. The awarding took place at the Philippine Department of Agriculture in Quezon City, and was led by the agriculture department, the International Rice Research Institute (IRR) and regional bloc representatives. https://youtu.be/DZA_VhBvzzs