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It’s no secret that the Philippine agriculture industry is in need of positive changes if it aims to become robust enough to provide stakeholders with a viable source of income as well as ensure that the country is food secure. To this end, the Department of Agriculture (DA) enlisted the help of
The Philippines's exports of its prized bananas last year plunged by 31 percent to a five-year low of $1.123 billion as the industry was plagued with a logistical problems and stiffer competition, resulting in lower volume of shipments. The double-digit decline of banana exports last year marked the second consecutive…
"If they continue to push farmers to plant high-value crops (HVCs) that the country can export overseas, the Filipinos will only harvest hunger.”
Export receipts from banana shipments in January to October 2021 declined by 35 percent to $926.937 million from the $1.435 billion recorded in the same period in 2020, according to the latest government data. In terms of volume, Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) data showed that banana shipments during the 10-month…
DA: Planting ‘high-value’ crops offers sustainable income