Philippine farm output value down 0.3% in first quarter 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ farm output decreased by 0.3 percent to P437.52 billion in value during the first quarter of 2026, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

“This was due to the decreases in the value of crops and fisheries production. On the other hand, the value of livestock and poultry production posted increases during the quarter,” the PSA said on Wednesday.

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Crops decreased by 2.4 percent to P243.62 billion, contributing 55.7 percent to the overall production value. 

Palay and corn production declined by 6.3 percent and 5.5 percent, respectively.

Fisheries posted the biggest decline of 6.1 percent among sub-sectors, valued at P52.34 billion. 

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This accounted for 12 percent of the total farm output. About 15 fish species posted decreases, while six others saw improvements.

Poultry grew by 7.1 percent to P80.83 billion, holding a share of 18.5 percent. All poultry commodities registered increases.

Meanwhile, livestock amounted to P60.74 billion, 5.1 percent higher, with hog rising by 6.4 percent. Dairy and cattle output also expanded. INQ