Pag-aaral tungkol sa food security

#TedFailonandDJChaCha | Ayon sa pag-aaral ng research specialist ng Philippine Institute for Development Studies, hindi sapat ang food security ng bansa.
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S agri dapat contruction cold storage facilities;logistics kung saan agri n ang bibili ng likal products at farm to market road ....tska ibaba s brgy ang pagkakaroon ng urban farming at community vegetable garden

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Supply Chain and Transport Logistics in Agriculture in the Philippines The Philippines is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia where agriculture is a significant source of livelihood for 25-30% of the labor force, contributing about 10% to the gross national product. However, the agriculture sector faces persistent challenges resulting in low farm incomes, low rural employment, lack of food security, and meager access to markets. In this response, we will discuss the problems and solutions in the supply chain and transport logistics in agriculture in the Philippines based on the provided search results. Problems The agriculture supply chain in the Philippines involves multiple stakeholders, including farmers, middlemen for transport and distribution, and consumers who buy and consume the goods. One of the main challenges in the agriculture supply chain is the lack of efficient supply chain management, which can result in difficulties in delivering goods to their destination quickly and at a reasonable cost. Due to difficulties in transportation and storage, middlemen may have trouble providing fresh and healthy produce, and consumers may have limited access to such products. The industry is also affected by global shipping bottlenecks, the effects of Russia's war on Ukraine, and rising prices. Another challenge is the lack of cold chain facilities, which can lead to food wastage and spoilage. The Philippine Board of Investments estimates that the cold chain industry will reach around $378.4 million in 2023, and the sector plays a pivotal role in ensuring the country’s logistics system is stable to preserve essential food products, prevent food wastage, and provide efficient vaccine distribution. Moreover, the agriculture sector in the Philippines is beset with persistent challenges resulting from natural disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes, and floods, which can cause food shortages and hike in food prices due to transport and supply chain bottlenecks. Solutions To address the challenges in the agriculture supply chain, the Philippine government has undertaken major infrastructure development projects like "Build Build Build" to expand the logistics services of the country. The government has also launched the Philippine Cold Chain Roadmap, which aims to increase the country’s current cold storage capacity by 10% to 15% annually, or an additional 50,000 pallets annually. In addition, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has launched the Project for Market-Driven Enhancement for Vegetable Value Chain in the Philippines, a five-year initiative that will be piloted in major production areas for highland and lowland vegetables. The project aims to improve the vegetable value chain and provide a vegetable value chain roadmap outlining challenges, solutions, and stakeholder roles seen to benefit all of vegetable-producing regions in the country. Improving road transportation and warehousing infrastructure is also crucial to ensure efficient supply chain management. The Philippines Logistics Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% for the above-forecasted period, owing to the rapid improvement in the logistics infrastructure by the government. Conclusion In conclusion, the agriculture sector in the Philippines faces several challenges in the supply chain and transport logistics, including lack of efficient supply chain management, lack of cold chain facilities, and natural disasters. However, the Philippine government and international organizations like JICA are taking steps to address these challenges by launching infrastructure development projects, improving the vegetable value chain, and improving road transportation and warehousing infrastructure. These initiatives are expected to improve the efficiency of the agriculture supply chain and ensure stable food supply and distribution in the country. (Research result via Perplexity.ai)

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Maximum Agricultural Output in the Philippines Based on the available search results, it is difficult to provide an exact figure for the maximum agricultural output in the Philippines that includes rice, corn, other grains, potato, sweet potato, cassava, peanuts, and other root crops, vegetables, and fruits, including pakwan, melon, and upò, ampalaya, grapes, edible seaweeds, fish, lobster, shellfish, and other seafood, pigs, fowls, and other meat sources. However, we can provide some information on the agricultural output of specific crops and livestock. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the value of agricultural production in the first quarter of 2023 was registered at PhP 428.69 billion. In 2021, vegetables' primary production for the Philippines was 6.66 million tonnes. FAS Manila estimates 2023 pork production to be at 975,000 MT, while chicken production is expected to increase to almost 1.48 million MT. FAS Manila forecasts MY 2023/24 milled rice production will rebound to 12.55 million MT because of increased government funding to the sector, which is expected to increase fertilizer application. It is important to note that food security is a complex issue that goes beyond agricultural output. According to the World Food Programme, one out of ten households in the Philippines was food insecure as of October 2022, with the poorest regions being more affected by food insecurity. The Philippines ranked 64th out of 113 countries in terms of its four dimensions of food security, according to The Economist's 2021 Global Food Security Index. In terms of your additional requirement that the maximum potential output should address food security and sufficiency for six months, it is difficult to provide an exact figure. However, the information provided above can give you an idea of the current agricultural output in the Philippines and the challenges the country faces in achieving food security. (From Perplexity.ai)