KMP says farmers have replanted rice crops three times after flooding damaged their fields, adding to production costs as Super El Niño looms.
Breadfruit provides substantially more dietary fiber and is a source of vitamin C, potassium and other minerals.
The government says building buffer stocks ahead of a possible El Niño is more urgent, while farmers seek stronger support and better palay prices.
NFA moves early on procurement as farmers face rising costs, El Niño concerns, and uncertainty over farmgate prices.
