date:Aug 15, 2012
3.9 million MT. This was 10 per cent higher than last years 3.54 million MT during the same April to June period.
Likewise, second quarter production of corn increased by four per cent to 1.45 million MT, from last years level of 1.4 million MT.
Meanwhile, despite the recent flooding due to typhoons Ferdie and Gener, and monsoon rains, the forecasts are bright for both palay and corn for the second semester.
Based on survey of standing crops last July, the DAs Bureau of Agricultural Statisti