Protect small farms to meet growing global food needs, study says

Joy Orzales

FAM DIGITAL – MAY 2017 Originally posted at http://www.asiaone.com/world/protect-small-farms-meet-growing-global-food-needs-study-says. PHOTO: Reuters REUTERS Apr 05, 2017 FacebookTwitterGoogle+Email As the world moves towards large-scale plantation agriculture, it’s crucial poor countries protect small farmers to meet the food needs of a growing global population, said a study from Australian researchers published on Wednesday. More than half of the world’s

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Fruits and vegetables’ latest superpower? Lowering blood pressure

Joy Orzales

FAM DIGITAL – MAY 2017 Science News from research organizations Originally posted at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/04/170405130950.htm Fruits and vegetables’ latest superpower? Lowering blood pressure Dietary potassium linked with lower blood pressure Date: April 5, 2017 Source: University of Southern California – Health Sciences Summary: A new study links increased dietary potassium with lower blood pressure. Share: FULL STORY

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FAM goes DIGITAL!

Joy Orzales

We are going green this year so we opted to have a digital publication instead.  What will you get with the digital edition? Here are some:   With the digital edition, you will enjoy the following benefits: Timely release (no more delays in delivery) Portability (read the monitor anytime and anywhere) Lower subscription fee Colorful

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Rice Self-Sufficiency 2020?

Joy Orzales

By Senen U. Reyes Senior Management Specialist, CFA-UA&P Rice self-sufficiency has been the target of every administration. However, it has also been a moving one from one president and agriculture secretary to another up to the current president and agriculture secretary. The reasons: climate change, occurrence of severe calamities, lack of funds, budget request not

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Narratives from agribusiness experts II

Joy Orzales

MAPPING THE FUTURE Narratives from agribusiness experts II By: Rolando T. Dy – @inquirerdotnet Philippine Daily Inquirer / 04:59 AM May 01, 2017 In my previous piece under the similar title, Dave, my friend and global trade expert, discussed many aspects of trade in mango, garlic and onions. Dave wanted to be anonymous so that

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Sugar regulator proposes import duty on corn-based sweetener

Joy Orzales

Posted on March 22, 2017  Original article can be accessed here: http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Economy&title=sugar-regulator-proposes-import-duty-on-corn-based-sweetener&id=142584 THE Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is set to propose to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) this week the imposition of an import duty for high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), the sweetener that has dampened industrial demand for refined sugar. SRA Administrator Anna

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Vietnam Tipped to be Asia’s Fastest-Growing Convenience Market

Joy Orzales

By IGD | 28 Mar 2017  Original article can be accessed here: https://foodindustry.asia/vietnam-tipped-to-be-asias-fastest-growing-convenience-market Source: IGD Vietnam is forecast to be the fastest-growing convenience market in Asia by 2021, followed by the Philippines and Indonesia, according to new data released today by international grocery research organisation IGD. Asia’s grocery market is the largest in the world, with

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Be informed about agriculture and rural poverty

Joy Orzales

Written by Prof. Rolando T. Dy of the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), “Agribusiness and Rural Progress: Actions for Poverty Reduction” contains 86 articles that cover the global and ASEAN fronts, local and regional perspectives, rural development, governance, and commodity focus. The book espouses that a dynamic, progressive and inclusive economy is anchored on

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