SANVICOFA Farmers Embrace Climate-Smart Agriculture to Boost Coconut Productivity

SANVICOFA Farmers Embrace Climate-Smart Agriculture to Boost Coconut Productivity

by | Published Jun 30, 2025 | Agricultural Innovation & Sustainable Farming Program, Capacity-Building and Organizing, Disaster Risk Reduction, Latest News, Policy Research, Advocacy & Campaigns, Programs, Rural Livelihood and Enterprise Development

Makilala, Cotabato – June 26, 2025 — In a proactive step towards sustainable farming and improved livelihoods, the Sanvicofa Marketing Cooperative Farmers gathered at their San Vicente office in Makilala for a one-day Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Training. This...
PRESS STATEMENT: Philippine Food Security at a Crossroads: Urgent Action Demanded to Secure Our Rice Future

PRESS STATEMENT: Philippine Food Security at a Crossroads: Urgent Action Demanded to Secure Our Rice Future

by | Published Jun 13, 2025 | Agricultural Innovation & Sustainable Farming Program, Downloads, Latest News, Links, Policy Research, Advocacy & Campaigns, Programs, Publications, Statements/Declarations

PRESS STATEMENT Philippine Food Security at a Crossroads: Urgent Action Demanded to Secure Our Rice Future MANILA, Philippines – June 7, 2025 – “We were again let down by the National Food Authority (NFA) in Tarlac as it adamantly refused to buy our palay, despite the...
A Policy Paper: “Philippines is a Rice Deficit Country: The Challenges, Policy Innovations, and Strategic Interventions”

A Policy Paper: “Philippines is a Rice Deficit Country: The Challenges, Policy Innovations, and Strategic Interventions”

by | Published Jun 13, 2025 | Agricultural Innovation & Sustainable Farming Program, Downloads, Food Sovereignty, Latest News, Policy Research, Advocacy & Campaigns, Programs, Publications, Statements/Declarations

According to a recent Manila Times news online report and DWIZ Online News TV, the Philippines has become the world’s leading rice importer quoting a detailed landmark policy paper, “Philippines is a Rice Deficit Country: The Challenges, Policy...
Food Crisis Deepens as Farmers Harp of Liberalization, Seek Government Action

Food Crisis Deepens as Farmers Harp of Liberalization, Seek Government Action

by | Published Mar 10, 2025 | Agricultural Innovation & Sustainable Farming Program, Food Sovereignty, Latest News, Links, Media, Policy Research, Advocacy & Campaigns, Publications, Statements/Declarations

The Philippines is battling a severe food crisis, characterized by sharply rising food prices. January 2025 witnessed a 4% surge in food inflation, primarily due to increased costs of essential goods such as meat, fish, and tomatoes. Although rice prices have eased...
IRDF Participates in Drafting Philippine National Standard for Coco Net

IRDF Participates in Drafting Philippine National Standard for Coco Net

by | Published Mar 25, 2024 | Agricultural Innovation & Sustainable Farming Program, Latest News, Links, Policy Research, Advocacy & Campaigns, Programs

IRDF Participates in Drafting Philippine National Standard for Coco Net The Integrated Rural Development Foundation (IRDF) played a crucial role in the recent discussions regarding the draft Philippine National Standard on Coco net, focusing on its classification and...