DA orders nationwide survey of farmers over seed, machinery issues

2026-03-05 - 14:43

MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has ordered a nationwide survey of farmer-beneficiaries as the Department of Agriculture (DA) intensifies its probe into allegedly substandard seeds, farm machinery, and questionable fertilizer grades under government programs. Tiu Laurel issued the order after assuring the public that complaints about agricultural programs are being taken