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Local Red Onion Prices Surge Amid Supply Shortages, Storage Concerns, and Imports

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Retail prices of local red onion increased despite the harvest season. The government implemented inspections and importation measures, while research initiatives focused on improving disease management and pest control for sustainable onion production. Source: PhilStar Surge of Local Red Onion Retail Prices On February 24, 2025, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported a significant increase …

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Food Security Emergency Declared: Addressing Imported Rice Price Surge and Stabilizing Rice Market

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Amid soaring imported rice prices, the Philippine government declared a Food Security Emergency, enforcing price controls, releasing NFA stocks, supporting local farmers, enhancing logistics, and promoting agricultural innovation for long-term stability. Source: GMA News Reported Price Surge of Imported Rice  The  Department of Agriculture (DA), through its price monitoring body Bantay Presyo, reported that the …

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Pork Prices on the Rise: What’s Driving the Increase and How does the Government Respond?

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Pork prices in the Philippines have risen sharply, impacting consumers and farmers. This article explores price trends, market outlook, and government initiatives, including DOST-PCAARRD projects, to stabilize supply and strengthen the swine industry. Source: Philippine Daily Tribune Rising Pork Prices The  Department of Agriculture (DA), through its price monitoring database Bantay Presyo, reported on January …

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Tomato Prices Surge Amid Typhoons and Supply Gaps: DOST-PCAARRD’s Role in Mitigation

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Tomato prices in the Philippines have surged significantly, putting pressure on consumers and farmers. This article examines price trends, the market outlook, and DOST-PCAARRD initiatives to stabilize supply and enhance resilience. Source: The Philippine Star Price Surge The  Department of Agriculture (DA), through its price monitoring database, Bantay Presyo, showed that the retail prices of …

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Current Challenges in the Philippine Poultry Market: A Crisis of Prices, Supply, and Sustainability

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The Philippine poultry industry is experiencing a crisis characterized by a sharp decline in farmgate prices due to oversupply, a surge in imports, and persistently high retail prices. This article examines market trends, challenges faced by local producers, and government efforts to stabilize the industry. Image Source: PhilStar Declining Farmgate Prices and High Retail Prices …

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Philippine Rice Market Dynamics: Tackling High Retail Prices Amid Surging Imports and Production Declines

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Explore the latest trends in the Philippine rice market, where high retail prices persist despite rising imports. Government interventions aim to stabilize prices, addressing production declines and discrepancies impacting consumers and local farmers. Image Source: PhilStar High Rice Retail Prices Amid High Rice Imports On November 4, 2024, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. expressed …

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Typhoon Kristine’s Impact on Agriculture: Crop Losses, Infrastructure Damage, and Market Disruptions

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Explore the effects of Typhoon Kristine on agriculture, the increase in vegetable prices, and the government’s relief initiatives, including international aid and support programs designed to assist farmers and repair damaged infrastructure in the affected regions. Image Source: Philippine Star Typhoon Kristine: Damage to Agriculture Infrastructure and Crop Losses The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical …

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Ginger Market Challenges: Navigating Supply Shortages and Price Surges Amid Adverse Weather Conditions and Increasing Demand

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Explore the latest ginger market trends. These highlight significant supply shortages due to adverse weather conditions and an increase in demand, resulting in price surges that impact farmers and consumers and prompt government interventions for stabilization. Image Source: Business World Surge in Prices of Ginger The initial rise in ginger prices was first reported in …

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Typhoon Julian’s Impact on Agriculture: Crop Losses, Infrastructure Damages, and Price Increases Amid Recovery Efforts

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Discover Typhoon Julian’s impact on agriculture, rising vegetable prices, and the government’s relief efforts, including international aid and assistance programs to support farmers and rebuild damaged infrastructures across affected areas in North Luzon. Image Source: GMA News Typhoon Julian: Damage to Agriculture Infrastructure and Crop Losses Typhoon Julian struck the northern Philippines from September 27 …

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Combating African Swine Fever (ASF): Market Trends and Outlook for the Hog Industry

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Examine the ongoing African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak’s effect on the hog industry, the resulting fluctuations in pork prices, and key DOST-PCAARRD efforts to improve disease control and support local producers. Image Source: Manila Bulletin African Swine Fever (ASF) Outbreak Update The  African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak emerged in Batangas in August (see article by …

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