Slow registration and red tape could keep farmers from fuel assistance and other government support.
The government is proposing ₱69.9 billion for rice programs in 2027, but the real test will be whether farmers earn more, production costs fall, and consumers see lower prices.
Breadfruit provides substantially more dietary fiber and is a source of vitamin C, potassium and other minerals.
Agriculture workers earn well below the national average as rising farm costs and weak crop prices eat into farmers’ incomes.
The qualities that made talinum useful during scarcity remain relevant.
Their disappearance can threaten local crops and the future of Filipino food security.
