In a statement, Dar said that Department of Agriculture should not be stagnant in its operations and continue to keep up with the changing times. “So much is expected of us and of the agri-fishery sector, in general, amid the immense challenges that we continue to face. And we should not lose sight of our vision of a food-secure and resilient nation, with prosperous farmers and fisherfolk,” he added. Food supply has been steady in the Philippines and Dar said that although the demand has been met, a stronger monitoring system is still needed to better assess the situation. “We recognize that all these must be supported by reinforced monitoring and evaluation, and policy and planning capacities to put in place a robust and effective system.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 08, 2020 11:03 UTC