El Niño Drought Threatens Philippine Food Supply and Fuels Inflation Concerns

The Department of Agriculture faces mounting pressure as drought conditions linked to El Niño jeopardize domestic crop production, compounding risks of higher food prices warned by the central bank.

30 Aug, 16:00 — 30 Aug, 16:00

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DA: Food supply under pressure amid El Niño

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)’s warning that El Niño could fuel inflation has put another challenge on the Department of Agriculture (DA)’s plate, with drought threatening domestic production even as global rice output and trade policies add uncertainty to food supplies.

By Josiah Antonio

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El Niño Drought Threatens Philippine Food Supply and Fuels Inflation Concerns

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