The Department of Agriculture (DA) is intensifying efforts to preserve the iconic Ifugao Rice Terraces as mounting climate pressures, aging infrastructure, and changing farm economics threaten one of the country’s most important agricultural heritage landscapes. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. visited Banaue to assess the condition of the rice terraces, inspect critical agricultural infrastructure, and consult with farmers and loc…
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