In agricultural economics, the uncontested guru in the country is Cristina David. Her insightful analyses of how the process of agricultural development is triggered and promoted have enriched our knowledge of the Philippine agricultural economy. Those who attended were a "who's who" list in the field of agricultural economics, both here and abroad, clearly manifesting the extensive intellectual influence and legacy of David. David's early works expounded on the trigger and causes of agricultural development in the Philippines, particularly that of the rice sector. The reunion of experts in the field of agricultural economics undeniably revealed that we are not short of ideas that will trigger and promote Philippine agricultural development.

Source: Manila Times November 15, 2024 04:19 UTC