The State of Philippine Agriculture by: Undersecretary Bernadette Romulo-PuyatDepartment of Agriculture

Philippine Restaurant Investment Conference June 29, 2016EDSA Shangri-la Hotel, Mandaluyong City

Philippine Agri Sector Situationer

Total Land Area: 29.82 million has.

41% is devoted to agriculture

(12.23 million has.)

10%

31%59%

Contribution to GDP

Agriculture (P334.22 m)

Industry (P1,015.67 m)

Services (P1,918.91 m)

27%

17%

56%

Employment

Agriculture (10.78 m)

Industry (6.67 m)

Services(22.47 m)

Daily Wage Rate of Farmers

Male: P 176.44Female: P 169.27

Average Age ofFilipino Farmers: 57

Sources: Philippine Statistics Authority, CIA World Factbook, Agricultural Training Institute

Crops

Livestock and Poultry

Fisheries

Agriculture Sector Performance

Crops (-4.21%)

Livestock (4.41%)

Poultry (0.95%)

Fisheries (-5.58%)

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Volume of Production (January-March 2014-2016)

(in thousand MT)

There was a 4.53% drop in production in the first quarter due to prolonged dry spell and damages caused by typhoons

“Lando” and “Nona” in 2015.

Agriculture Sector Performance

Crops (-3.5%)

Livestock (1.23%)

Poultry (8.85%)

Fisheries (-5.43%)

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Value of Production (January-March 2014-2016)

(in million pesos)

Gross earnings amounted to Php 375.20 billion or 1.49% lower that last year’s earnings.

MandateThe agency responsible for the promotion of agricultural development by providing the policy framework, public investments, and support services needed for domestic and export-oriented business enterprises.

VisionA modernized smallholder agriculture and fisheries; a diversified rural economy that is dynamic, technologically-advanced, and internationally-competitive.

MissionTo help empower the farming and fishing communities and the private sector to produce enough, accessible, and affordable food for every Filipino, and a decent income for all.

Source: www.da.gov.ph

DA Banner Programs

Photo credits: www.da.gov.ph

• Rice• Corn• High Value Crops• Fisheries• Livestock• Organic Agriculture

The DA takes into account the VALUE CHAIN in formulating/implementing programs concerning the

agriculture sector.

Photo credits: http://skirball.org

Production SupportDA Intervention: Provision of seeds, farming tools/machines,

breeders stocks (e.g. livestock and fish), among others

Postharvest SupportDA Intervention: Provision postharvest facilities such as dryers,

processing complexes, storage facilities, tramlines, etc. to reduce postharvest losses

Research, Training, & Extension Services

DA Intervention: Conduct of research, trainings, workshops, technical assistance, Farmer Field Schools, etc.

Marketing Assistance DA Intervention: - Promotion of local products in the domestic and international

markets (e.g. trade fairs, business matching, etc.)

- Linking farmers with institutional buyers (e.g. manufacturing companies, restaurants, etc).

Marketing Assistance • Help upgrade standards to levels acceptable in the local and export markets• Establish enterprises based on the comparative advantage of each province

The “Rising Stars”• Refers to the agricultural products that

have gained local and international attention as a result of DA’s promotional activities • Have potentials for local market

mainstreaming and exportation• Known for their nutritional value, unique

taste, and versatility as ingredients

Heirloom RiceProducers: Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) Varieties: Imbuucan, Lasdakan, Ominio, Tinawon, Unoy, Ulikan, Balatinaw, Jekyot, Chong-ak

Photo credits: www.heirloomrice.com

Cacao• Producers: Davao Region, Cebu, Bohol, North Cotabato, Bicol Region• Varieties: Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario • Products: candies, artisan chocolates, tablea, raw beans, nibs

Coffee• Producers: Batangas, Negros Occidental, SOCSKARGEN, Davao

Region, Bukidnon, Benguet, Cavite, Kalinga, Apayao, Iloilo• Varieties: Arabica, Liberica (Barako), Excelsa, Robusta • Products: dried beans, green beans

Adlai• Producers: Cagayan Valley, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern

Mindanao, CALABARZON• Products: adlai grains, adlai flour, adlai tea, adlai wine, adlai coffee

Calamansi (Philippine Lime)• Producers: Oriental Mindoro, Zamboanga Sibugay, Pangasinan,

Aurora, Nueva Ecija, Batangas, Quezon, Guimaras, Leyte, Compostela Valley, North Cotabato, Agusan del Sur

• Products: Calamansi juice, puree, marmalades, syrup, liqueur

Pili Nuts• Producers: Albay, Camarines Sur, Sorsogon, Northern Samar • Products: marzapan de pili, pili brittle, pili turon, pili candies, dried

pili shoots, kernels

Souring Agents

Batuan(Negros Occidental)

Kamias(CALABARZON, MIMAROPA)

Tabon-Tabon(Northern Mindanao)

Sua(Northern Mindanao)

The Philippines is a rich source of ingredients.

DA Interventions to address future demand: 1. Compliance to local and international standards 2. Promotion of agribusiness through credit, research, and

trainings in business management3. Provision of postharvest facilities 4. Training of farmers (planting to marketing) of the crops

mentioned.

The higher the demand, the more farmers will be willing to produce them.

Agriculture Sector under the Duterte Presidency

• No tolerance for corruption• Focus on DA’s mandate: FOOD PRODUCTION • Develop untapped potentials for food production (e.g. production

areas, rich soil, climate, etc.)• All-out support for farmers and fisherfolk in adapting to climate

change • Identification of additional 1 million ha. for rice production• Mechanize rice farming• Develop the high value crops sector (intercrop coconut with coffee,

cacao, abaca, etc.) • Support for indigenous people (e.g. Badjaos)• Estabilshment of processing facilities to increase income of farmers

and fisherfolk (e.g. agar-agar processing facility in Zamboanga)

CHANGE IS COMINGIncoming DA SecretaryEMMANUEL F. PIÑOL

First 100 Days Nationwide orientation and mind-setting of all DA officials and

employees to guide them on the priorities of the incoming administration ;

Cash for Work Program for farmers and fisherfolk affected by El Niño;

National Mapping (Color-Coded Agricultural Guide Map); National Food Consumption Quantification Survey ; Calamity assistance in the form of seeds, fertiilizers, and farm

inputs for 2 planting seasons ; Distribution of fishing boats and nets; Nationwide face-to-face interaction between the DA Secretary

and stakeholders in the agriculture and fisheries sectors;

First 100 Days Implementation of “Pagkain Para sa Masa” in Metro Manila in

cooperation with DOH, DSWD, and LGUs (arroz caldo feeding stations);

To identify urban poor and eventually train them for vegetable production using the Israel Green House Technology

Engage the Badjaos as “Bantay Dagat” to clean and make coastal waters productive;

Milk feeding program in dairy-producing areas in cooperation with DOH, DSWD, and DepEd

Direct the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) to include farmers in high risk areas in their crop insurance program

Direct the National Food Authority (NFA) to pre-position sufficient rice in food supplies in areas expected to be affected by La Niña;

Work with the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to ensure that smuggling of rice, meat, onion, garlic, ginger, etc. will stop.

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