Philippine Agriculture Dept Says 2027 Farm-to-Market Road Budget Falls Short

The Department of Agriculture warns that the proposed P16 billion allocation for 2027 is inadequate to rehabilitate and construct the thousands of kilometers of farm-to-market roads required nationwide.

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2027 budget: P16B for farm-to-market roads insufficient – DA

MANILA, Philippines — The proposed P16 billion for the construction and rehabilitation of farm-to-market road (FMR) projects for 2027 is insufficient to cover the thousands of kilometers needed under the system, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said on Tuesday. During the House committee on appropriations’ briefing on the proposed budget of the Department of Agriculture

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Philippine Agriculture Dept Says 2027 Farm-to-Market Road Budget Falls Short

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