Local Farmers Expresses Concern After Consumers Prefer Imported & Cheaper Carrots Rather Than Local Products The local farmers have expressed their disappointment due to the arrival of imported yet cheaper carrots from China. The local farmers in Benguet have been complaining regarding the arrival of imported yet cheaper carrots from China in Divisoria. Most consumers … Read more
Duterte Orders NFA To Buy Unhusked Rice or Palay From Local Farmers RODRIGO DUTERTE – President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the National Food Authority (NFA) to purchase unhusked rice or palay from local farmers to help them adjust to the rice tariffication law. The President said that both the government and farmers must find a compromise … Read more
Agriculture Secretary Piñol warned the rice traders about them allegedly hoarding and smuggling rice and blackmailing President Duterte. Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol is making the traders realize the problem that will arise in the alleged hoarding and smuggling of rice in order to manipulate the price of food staple of the country. Based on the … Read more
