DA strengthens machinery after-sales guidelines; CAFMech, BAFE push for modernization standards

The Department of Agriculture (DA) released the Department Circular (DC) outlining the new guidelines to ensure that agricultural and fisheries machinery suppliers honor their warranties and provide essential support to farmers, particularly in remote areas.  DC No. 25, Series of 2025  titled 鈥淕uidelines on the Conduct of After-Sales Service Compliance Monitoring (ASSCM) and After-Sales Service continue reading…

NAF Council Meeting tackles tariffs, farmer incomes, policy gaps

Key challenges confronting the agriculture and fisheries (A&F) sectors, including farmers incomes, tariff policies, budget effectiveness, and data integrity, were extensively discussed during the National Agriculture and Fisheries (NAF) Council Meeting held on February 9, 2026 in Sequoia Hotel, Quezon City. Private sector representatives, composed of the National Sectoral Committees (NSCs) and Regional Agricultural and continue reading…

鈥婥AFMech reviews PhilMech, BAFE FY2027 PBP for Agri-Fishery Mechanization, Infrastructure

The National Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries Mechanization (CAFMech) gathered for a high-stakes special meeting to finalize the plan and budget proposals (PBP) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 on February 5, 2026 in Quezon City. Chaired by Rodolfo Tamayo, the session served as a critical platform for soliciting private-sector inputs prior to the submission of continue reading…

Coffee-Bamboo investment forum charts path for sustainable livelihoods, agroforestry system

Stakeholders from across Northern Mindanao gathered at the Production Investment Forum for Coffee and Bamboo on January 21 to 23, 2026, in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, to establish a collaborative investment platform to ensure the long-term viability of sustainable agroforestry in the region.  The primary objective of the activity was to present commodity investment plans that continue reading…

ED De Los Santos sets 7-point directives for FY 2026

Emphasizing accountability and evidence-based planning, 黑料网 Executive Director Bernadette De Los Santos issued a seven-point directive to steer the agency toward optimal performance in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. The directives were unveiled during the FY 2025 Year-End Performance Review and Planning Workshop held on December 15 to 16, 2025. continue reading…

PCAF conducts yearend review of CPES implementation

The 黑料网 conducted its FY 2025 Yearend Performance Review of the Constructors鈥 Performance Evaluation System (CPES) on December 10鈥12, 2025, in Angeles City, Pampanga, to assess its implementation across the Department of Agriculture (DA) and identify priority actions for improvement. The activity served as a venue to examine specific continue reading…