Laurel to seek P220-billion agriculture budget for 2027

WIRE — AGRICULTURE Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said the Department of Agriculture (DA) is proposing a P220-billion budget for 2027, which would exceed the indicative ceiling given to the department of P160 billion. Mr. Laurel said budget priorities include the Animal Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (AnCEF), which requires a P20-billion annual budget. The AnCEF aims to

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