DA allots P300M for climate-resilient crop farming

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has earmarked about P300 million this year to enhance climate-resilient farming for high-value crops like vegetables, in a bid to prevent price spikes caused by weather-related supply disruptions. According to the DA, high-value crops, such as tomatoes, chili and bell peppers, experience sharp price fluctuations almost every