The University of Asia and the Pacific will be holding the MID-YEAR FOOD ANDAGRIBUSINESS E-CONFERENCE with the theme “Future-Proofing Philippine Foodand Agribusiness: Innovation, Resilience, and Sustainable Competitiveness”. The half-day e-conference via Zoom is scheduled on July 9, 2025, from 1:00-5:00 p.m.The conference seeks to present the following: (a) key trends and innovations shapingthe agribusiness landscape;
This article explores global food security, highlighting key challenges and opportunities in food accessibility, sustainability, and resilience. It examines factors affecting production and distribution, addresses pressing issues in food systems, and offers insights into strategies for a more secure and sustainable future. by Marie Annette Dacul, Executive Director, Center for Food and Agri Business, UA&P FOOD
This insightful piece explores agricultural financing challenges and opportunities, focusing on credit availability and accessibility for farmers and agribusinesses. It examines the state of agricultural credit, existing financial programs, lending trends, and funding barriers while highlighting innovative solutions to drive sustainable growth. A must-read for those invested in Philippine agriculture! by Joy Kristel L. Orzales,
This comprehensive article examines agriculture scenarios for 2024-2025, exploring the sector’s emerging roles and growth opportunities. It highlights the role of food and agriculture in addressing today’s pressing issues, reviews the performance of agriculture, forestry, and fisheries in 2024, provides a growth outlook for 2025, and uncovers new roles and growth areas within the sector.
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
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
The University of Asia and the Pacific is pleased to invite you to its YEAR-END FOOD AND AGRI BUSINESS CONFERENCE with the theme “Sustainable Philippine Food and Agribusiness: How to shape the future?” This will be held on December 5, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the PLDT Hall, 4/F APEC Bldg, UA&P,