The Department of Agriculture (DA) National Rice Program reported that this year’s local palay production is expected to reach 19.50 million metric tons (MMT) or 12.754MMT despite global challenges that include the increase in prices of fuel and fertilizer, among other inputs. The DA’s 2022 rice supply and demand outlook as of September 15 showed continue reading : Phl rice production remains high despite big challenges
The Department of Agriculture, through its High Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP), has set aside P84.15 million (M) to fund projects that aim to increase and improve the production of Philippine coffee. The HVCDP’s 2022 budget for coffee aims to improve productivity, product quality and profitability of Filipino coffee growers for the long term. As continue reading : Local coffee production, rehab program receive P84.1 M funding
