WIRE — THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is confident of a solid performance by the agricultural sector in the second quarter, noting the strong prices realized by farmers for palay (unmilled rice). Citing initial reports from the Philippine Statistics Authority, Arnel V. De Mesa, DA spokesman and assistant secretary for Special Concerns and Official Development
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