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SNAP Recipients Claim Trump Trying To "Destabilize Food Access", Sue Feds Over Junk Food Ban
Politicszerohedge3d ago

SNAP Recipients Claim Trump Trying To "Destabilize Food Access", Sue Feds Over Junk Food Ban

SNAP Recipients Claim Trump Trying To "Destabilize Food Access", Sue Feds Over Junk Food Ban The Make America Healthy Again agenda just found its first serious legal challenger. This week, five food stamp recipients filed suit in Washington, D.C., federal court demanding the right to spend taxpayer-funded SNAP benefits on candy, soda, and energy drinks.  The plaintiffs filed the lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over its growing list of "food restricti...

DA expands P20-rice program to Baguio
Politicsinquirer17d ago

DA expands P20-rice program to Baguio

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it has expanded the implementation of its flagship food security initiative, the P20 Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!’ Rice Project, to Baguio City. According to the DA, the project was first rolled out in Baguio during the city’s Panagbenga Festival, benefiting at least 500 households from various

P108 M road project breaks ground in Zamboanga del Sur town
Businessinquirer5d ago

P108 M road project breaks ground in Zamboanga del Sur town

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – The Department of Agriculture (DA) broke ground on Friday, March 13, for a P108 million road improvement and concreting project in Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur. The 5.9-km road will link the mountainous villages of Datu Tutukan and Labangon to the town center. Labangon village chief Chequito Tizon Jr. said

Anti-Fraud Unit to Crack Down on Irish Farm Subsidy Scams
Politicsirish-independent23d ago

Anti-Fraud Unit to Crack Down on Irish Farm Subsidy Scams

Ireland's Department of Agriculture is stepping up efforts to combat subsidy scams, which include grant applications in the names of deceased farmers, misrepresenting second-hand equipment as new, and funding non-existent projects.

Government scrambles to get fertilizer, fuel supplies
Businessinquirer5d ago

Government scrambles to get fertilizer, fuel supplies

MANILA, Philippines — The government is scrambling to secure fuel and fertilizer supplies for the sugar industry, as the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East could significantly affect local production. The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) are coordinating with other government agencies to ensure stable access to critical farm inputs