ASEAN Agricultural Supply Chains

This article examines ASEAN agricultural supply chains, focusing on their role in linking farms, markets, and consumers. It highlights contributions to food security, trade, and rural livelihoods, while noting challenges from climate risks, logistics gaps, and regulations. The discussion emphasizes resilience and sustainability, offering insights on strengthening supply chains for competitiveness and reliable food access.

CFA Philippine Tobacco Industry

Philippine tobacco industry’s economic footprint: Contributions, challenges and prospects

This article examines the Philippine tobacco industry’s economic footprint, focusing on its contributions and challenges. It reviews the sector’s role in generating income, employment, and government revenues, while tackling concerns over regulations, illicit trade, and shifting markets. The discussion underscores resilience and competitiveness, offering insights on how the industry can adapt and sustain relevance. by

Agriculture Scenarios 2024-2025

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

CFA Briefer Food for all

Food for all: Current realities, challenges, and prospects of global food security

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

CFA Briefer on ASEAN Agricultural Productivity

An Analysis of ASEAN Agricultural Productivity

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

CFA Briefer

Rice-ing to the challenge

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

Food and Agribusiness Conference

2024 Mid-Year Food and Agribusiness Conference

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