Philippine agri-food trade: Smuggling or under-reporting?
By Rolando T. DyFarmers’ groups have long complained about smuggling that has been very detrimental to their livelihood. Quick actions are imperative.
Farmers’ groups have long complained about smuggling that has been very detrimental to their livelihood. Quick actions are imperative.
There is a potential controversy surrounding oil palm that could discourage domestic and foreign investments. If not nipped in the bud, it will have an impact on poverty reduction, particularly in Mindanao.
Fly over Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam and one will not fail noticing the wide expanse of tree crops. That can also be said for the Philippines, but with a big difference (which will be discussed later).
There is a strategic link between poverty reduction and markets. Market size and growth are important to business as they affect profits and investment scale.
