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Philippine agriculture in crisis (2)

There should be a sense of urgency among policymakers to reverse the fortune of the agricultural sector given its strategic role in boosting the national development effort. Our Asian neighbors have ...
The Manila Times on MSN

Need for agricultural reform, innovation cited

In a study titled “Insights into the Structural Challenges of Philippine Agricultural Transformation through Analysis of ...
Gov

DEPDev underscores agriculture’s role in poverty reduction

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA)—The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) is focusing on improving the agriculture sector in Northern Mindanao as a strategy to reduce poverty and boost ...
Gov

Study highlights critical role of nutrition literacy and agri life skills for Filipino youth

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines—A new study underscores the necessity of strengthening nutrition literacy and agricultural life skills in the education of Filipino youth to secure a healthy and productive ...
BusinessWorld

Canada seeking to expand PHL agri role after success of dairy, hog collaboration

CANADA is seeking to expand its footprint in Philippine agriculture following the success of some of its collaborations in the Philippine hog and dairy industries, a Canadian government official said.
World Bank

Philippines: Additional Funding to Boost Rural Development

MANILA, JANUARY 12, 2018 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved US$ 170 million of additional financing for the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP), designed to boost ...