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The Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched the Agricultural and Fisheries Logistics Office (AFLO) to tackle inefficiencies in the farm-to-market supply chain and ensure food security under Department Order 01. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said AFLO will address critical challenges like post-harvest losses, high market prices, and logistical bottlenecks, including poor infrastructure and […]
“Sayang na naman. Paulit-ulit na lang.” This was how AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee lamented the recent news of Isabela farmers dumping thousands of kilos of unsold mangoes due to the very low price being offered by middlemen and wholesalers. “Nakalulungkot at talagang nakapanghihinayang ang ganitong balita na pinipili na lang itapon ng ating […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez has assured that movement of cargo and thesupply chain of basic goods shall continue even after President Rodrigo Duterte had placed Luzon under an enhanced community quarantine. Lopez said there is an ongoing meeting in the government discussing its next steps for the enhanced community quarantine […]