FOOD HEROES. Farmers in the province of Misamis Oriental receive PHP157 million worth of various agricultural interventions from the Department of Agriculture on Monday (Dec. 6, 2021). Secretary William Dar said Region 10 contributed to food security, especially amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo courtesy of DA) MANILA - The Department of Agriculture (DA) provided PHP157 million worth of various agricultural interventions to the province of Misamis Oriental on Monday. Agriculture Secretary William Dar and members of the DA-Regional Field Office 10 led the activity, which forms part of the support of the national government to food heroes the farmers and other workers who continued with their agricultural activities despite the threat of the Covid-19 pandemic. "The holistic strategy, which seeks to transform agriculturein local government units (LGUs), serves as the framework of the DA in attaining its twin goal, masaganang ani at mataas na kita (productive yield and high
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THE PHILIPPINES needs to develop a comprehensive farming-industry database to improve food production and GUIDE policy decisions, food advocacy group Tugon Kabuhayan said.
Tugon Kabuhayan co-convener Norberto O. Chingcuanco said in a virtual briefing Monday that especially for fisheries production, the government needs to compile updated information on volume and value of production in ponds, cages, and other areas where the commodities are located.
“Reliable data will guide us what and when to produce and help us evaluate whether imports are indeed necessary for a certain commodity and season,” Mr. Chingcuanco said.
He said food production can be improved by reducing the agriculture sector’s postharvest losses, noting that around 25% is usually lost in the supply chain.