By JOY KRISTEL ORZALESAgribusiness Specialist, Center for Food and Agri Business, UA&P BANGUS (MILKFISH) has long been a staple in Filipino diets, valued for its mild flavor, excellent nutritional value, and cultural significance. It is the top fish commodity produced in the country. In 2023, value of production amounted to PhP45.9 billion, equivalent to 13.9
By JARU JERICO OLIVARESAgribusiness Specialist, Center for Food and Agri Business, UA&P MILK AND OTHER DAIRY PRODUCTS are considered an important addition to the diet and nourishment of children and adults. They contain essential macronutrients like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, as well as micronutrients like Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, calcium, and magnesium. Milk and its
The University of Asia and the Pacific – Center for Food and Agri Business will be having the 2024 Year-End Food and Agribusiness Conference on December 5, 2024 via Zoom with the theme “Empowering the Next Generation: Emerging Roles and Growth in Philippines Food and Agribusiness”. The conference will discuss agricultural innovations, youth and women
by MATTEO GABRIELE CELDRAN, Student Intern from Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, US and MARIE ANNETTE DACUL, Executive Director, UA&P Center for Food and Agri Business AGRICULTURE OUTPUT in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region has grown significantly during the past four decades because of improvements in agricultural productivity. Increases in agricultural productivity
by SENEN U. REYESFormer Executive Director, Center for Food and Agri Business, UA&P OVER THE DECADES, the performance of the rice industry has been a traditional barometer ofthe success or failure of Philippine agriculture in many government administrations. Rice has been dubbed as a political crop and remains to be the single most important crop
The newest book of agribusiness guru Dr. Rolando Dy (+) is out now! In an ever-changing world, how does agribusiness stay relevant? The new book “Transforming agribusiness: Staying relevant in a changing world” delves into the key issues and opportunities that can define the future of Philippine agribusiness. It draws from the long years of
Accepting applications for the 2024 cohort of Agribusiness Executives’ Program until August 1, 2024. The AEP is a six-month Certificate Program aimed at developing the managerial, analytical and strategic thinking skills of executives and managers. Its design was based on a comprehensive needs analysis of key agribusiness companies and developed in collaboration with agribusiness practitioners
The 2024 Mid-Year Food and Agribusiness Conference is here! The University of Asia and the Pacific – Center for Food and Agri Business – CFA invites everyone to the 2024 Mid-Year Food and Agribusiness E-Conference entitled “Cultivating Prospects in Philippine Food and Agribusiness: Industry Outlook and Challenges” on July 10, 2024 at 1:00 PM via