MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Tuesday that it aims to sustain the current momentum in the growth of the country’s agricultural sector, but noted that reversing decades of underfunding would still require around P500 billion in annual investment. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said this following the sector’s recorded 3.1 percent expansion in 2025—a growth that was achieved despite 23 storms last year. READ: DA pushes exports of more high-value crops He noted that historical trends “point to room for cautious optimism,” as the country’s agriculture has grown by more than 3 percent in […]... Keep on reading: DA aims to sustain agri growth but says P500B yearly needed