Organics in the Philippines

"The Department of Agriculture said in a press release it is tapping the growing global market for organic and halal foods to boost the profitability of Filipino farmers and raise more revenues from agro-fishery exports.

Secretary Arthur Yap said the market for organic foods alone is growing at a rate of eight percent annually worldwide, even if these products can be 30 percent more expensive than regular and processed food items."

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