This article will discuss the scenarios for agriculture in 2024 and prospects for 2025, with focus on how to future-proof Philippine food and agribusiness. It will elaborate on innovation, resilience, and sustainable competitiveness – strategic areas that are crucial in addressing mounting challenges such as climate disruptions, rising costs, and evolving consumer preferences. by Marie
This piece explores how agricultural diversification is shaping the future of Philippine farming. Amid climate risks, price volatility, and development challenges, diverse cropping systems offer resilience, improved incomes, and food security. Drawing from 2023 FAO data, the article compares the Philippines with ASEAN neighbors to uncover key trends and the country’s progress in diversification. by
This piece explores the resilience and continued growth of the coffee shop industry in the Philippines. As coffee evolves from daily beverage into a lifestyle and cultural experience, cafés thrive by adapting to shifting consumer habits. Discover how local coffee shops embrace innovation, foster community, and create connections—one cup and one story at a time.
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