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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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Discover the extensive damage caused by Typhoons Ferdie, Gener, and Helen to Philippine agriculture, the resulting surge in vegetable prices, and the government’s response, along with international aid efforts to assist affected communities. Image Source: Philippine Information Agency Overview of Simultaneous Arrivals of Typhoons Ferdie, Gener, and Helen Between September 13 and 18, 2024, the …
Explore the factors contributing to the decline in fish supply, the rising fish retail prices, and selected DOST-PCAARRD initiatives designed to enhance local fish production and stabilize the market. Decline in Fish Unloaded in Regional Ports The fish supply in the Philippines faced disruptions due to inclement weather and closed fishing seasons. Based on the …
Explore the extensive damage caused by Typhoon Enteng to Philippine agriculture, the shift in vegetable prices, and the government’s response, including support from non-government organizations to provide relief assistance to affected communities. Image Source: Context.ph Effects of Typhoon Enteng in Agriculture: Crops Losses and Supply Chain Disruptions On September 1 to 4, 2024, Typhoon Enteng …
Explore 2024 trends in rice production and prices, the effects of reduced tariffs, updates on rice imports, and government initiatives to enhance production. Image Source: Business World Decrease in Local Production of Rice On August 28, 2024, the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) raised concerns about stagnant rice production …