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• Agriculture policies and programs

  • Support and promote sustainable farming practices
  • Ensure food security
  • Improve farmers' livelihoods
• Examples of agriculture policies and programs

  • Farmers' subsidies
  • Incentives for adopting environmentally friendly practices
  • Support for smallholder farmers
  • Research and development initiatives
  • Market access programs
• These policies and programs are critical to ensuring the agricultural sector's long-term sustainability and viability
• Digital Technology in agriculture


  Use of tools that digitally collect, store, analyze, and share electronic data and/or information in agriculture
• Agricultural performance


  Productivity and efficiency of agricultural practices like crop yield, livestock production, and overall farm management
• Organic Agriculture


  Agricultural system that uses fertilizers of organic origin and places emphasis on techniques such as crop rotation and companion planting
• Organic agriculture originated early in the 20th century in reaction to rapidly changing farming practices
• Agriculture And Fisheries Modernization

  Government initiative aimed at enhancing the efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness of the agriculture and fisheries sectors by implementing modern technologies, sustainable practices, and innovation
• Philippine Fisheries Code


  Comprehensive law that aims to promote the sustainable development of the country's fisheries and aquaculture industry
• The Philippine Fisheries Code covers various aspects such as conservation and management of fisheries resources, regulation of fishing activities, promotion of aquaculture, protection of marine biodiversity, and the welfare of fisherfolk
• National Fisherfolks Day


  Celebrated to honor and appreciate the contribution of fisherfolks to our economy and food supply, and to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable fishing practices and the need to protect our oceans and marine life
• Digital technology in agriculture has significantly improved agricultural performance, resulting in the expansion of organic agriculture practices
• The Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization program has improved the livelihoods of fishermen by implementing sustainable management practices
• The Philippine Fisheries Code is critical in protecting marine biodiversity and habitats
• These initiatives collaborate to promote sustainable agriculture and fishing practices for the benefit of all