Tag Archives: Proceso J. Alcala
‘Fosarium’ Infestation in Davao Rising
The infestation by the deadly fungus Fosarium oxysporum of 634 hectares of banana stands in several provinces in the Davao Region is a little less than half the 1,200 hectare… Read more
Agriculture Chief Lauds Magat Irrigation System’s Drainage Reuse Project
Secretary Proceso J. Alcala of the Department of Agriculture visited the Isabela Province for the 7th time and his itinerary included visiting Balaobao Checkgate No. 3, a drainage-reuse project of… Read more
PHL Agricultural Production Up 5.48% in H1
Philippine agricultural growth in the first half rose 5.48 percent on year thanks to record rice and corn harvest, agriculture officials said Monday. Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala said rice… Read more
Department of Agriculture to Help Revive Ilocandia’s Garlic Industry
The Department of Agriculture is joining hands with Ilocos region farmers and local officials to revive the country’s garlic (bawang) industry that has slumped in recent years due to the… Read more
Philippine Government Launches Organic Rice Production
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday formally set in motion a one-year program to promote the shift from conventional to organic rice production models in four pilot areas in… Read more
