Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. outlined the Department of Agriculture’s strategy to modernize Philippine agriculture through a series of initiatives aimed at boosting productivity, enhancing food security and improving incomes of farmers and fishermen.

During a forum organized by the Makati Business Club Inc., Secretary Tiu Laurel underscored the crucial role of government and private sector partnership to effectively address the urgent need to modernize various sectors of agriculture. ### (Photos by Jay Morales, DA-OSEC)