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MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is tapping space technology to improve farm and fisheries management, allowing the agency to make more data-driven decisions.
To launch the initiative, the DA met with the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) to combine satellite data with field validation for more accurate agricultural information.
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As part of the effort, the DA will deploy about 1,000 personnel nationwide by year-end to validate satellite data.
