THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has ordered the distribution of P510.447 million worth of fuel subsidies to farmers amid the rising cost of petroleum products.

A memorandum order signed by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. authorizes the distribution of cash to farmers to financially support them amid increasing fuel costs, the department said on Sunday.

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