date:Apr 28, 2014
lion tons in 2012 to a record 18.4 million tons in 2013, while corn output declined 0.4 per cent from 7.41 million tons in 2012 to 7.37 million tons last year. On a July-June market year basis, MY13/14 rice and corn output increased from the previous years levels despite several typhoons.
Although the GPH has a goal of achieving rice and corn self-sufficiency, there are indications diversifying into higher value crops will be given more attention. As a result of this, coupled with the entry of