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
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
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
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
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
“Food safety is a scientific discipline describing handling, preparation, and storage of food in ways that prevent foodborne illness. This includes a number of routines that should be followed to avoid potentially severe health hazards.” ~ Wikipedia The Center for Food and Agri Business is still accepting registration for our ServSafe Certification Course on June
MAPPING THE FUTURE By: Rolando T. Dy – @inquirerdotnet Philippine Daily Inquirer / 01:56 AM April 17, 2017 Of late, I was struck by a commentator who said that farm productivity was not that important. That farm net income is. This is difficult to reconcile as the two are related. In my decades of observing
M. A. P. Insights Rolando T. Dy Posted on April 11, 2017 Poverty in the Philippines is persistently high. This affects consumer markets, investments, and social peace. In 2015, the official poverty incidence was 21.6%. The estimated rural poverty was 30% of that total, and urban poverty 11%. The Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022 aims at
We are still accepting applicants for our Agribusiness Executives’ Program. You can still apply until April 30, 2017. For inquiries, you can contact us at (02) 637-0912 to 26 loc. 247/345 or email [email protected]/ [email protected]. Look for Ms. Rosalie or Ms. Florence. What is Agribusiness Executives’ Program? The Agribusiness Executives’ Program (AEP) is a 6-month
MAPPING THE FUTURE Would banning mining jeopardize our quality of life? By: Rolando T. Dy – @inquirerdotnet Philippine Daily Inquirer / 12:04 AM March 27, 2017 Anti-mining groups proliferate these days. They want to ban mining because it is anti-environment. Do they really mean what they say? Minerals and metals have been part of our