Law Sets up Body for Agri Profession - BusinessWorld Online

NIA told to resolve irrigation issues

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday reminded the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) to resolve irrigation issues that have been plaguing the country's farmers. Marcos made the call during the ceremonial turnover of 229 newly procured operations and maintenance equipment and vehicles under the third tranche of the NIA Re-fleeting Program at Barangay Wawa in Taguig City. The new equipment, he said, will enable the NIA to repair damaged …

Law sets up body for agri profession - BusinessWorld Online

PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., signed into law a measure that will elevate the standards of the agriculture profession in the country through the creation of a dedicated regulatory body. The Philippine Agriculturists Act, under Republic Act No. 12215, will create the Professional Regulatory Board for Agriculturists to develop and nurture competent, ethical, globally competitive, and well-rounded agriculturists. “The State recogni…

Marcos vows to create more programs for farmers

President Marcos said his administration will keep implementing initiatives for farmers, stressing that they are one of the key foundations of the country.**media[16309]**"Buong puso po ang pasasalamat namin sa inyo. At hindi po titigil ang administrasyong ito sa pagpapatupad ng mga programa na magpapabuti ng iyong mga kinabukasan (Our heartfelt thanks to you. This administration will not stop in implementing programs to give you a better future…

Marcos to NIA: Listen to farmers' needs

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. has tasked the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) to listen to the concerns of farmers and use wisely the farm machinery being provided by the government.