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
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
The Food and Agri Business Monitor is now available in epub, pdf and online formats. Whether you are using your ebook reader, laptop, mobile phone or desktop, the FAM will surely be readable. Be updated and read industry insights from agribusiness experts. Featured articles and industry analyses that are carefully written by our staff are also
The Center for Food and Agri Business is proud to offer the digital format of the publication, Food and Agri Business Monitor (FAM). Released twice a month, the FAM features industry articles with colorful infographics and updates as well as commentaries from agribusiness experts. The FAM also monitors monthly prices such as regional and Metro
A new book that calls for action on poverty reduction through a revitalized agribusiness sector will be out soon. 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,
The Food and Agri Business Monitor February 2017 issue: * Narratives from Agribusiness Experts * The Flourishing Bakeshop Business