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Vegetable retail prices higher by P5/K
By J.Lo
“Movement should not exceed P5 per kilo…  maximum that we can see,” Department of Agriculture (DA) Assistant Secretary for operations U-Nichols Manalo in  chance interview during  2024 National Farmers and Fisherfolk Month celebration at  Bureau of Soils and Water Management convention hall in Quezon City  noted  increase in  retail prices of vegetables amid  impact of Typhoon Aghon in at least three regions in the country.
Manalo said P5-per-kilo increase in retail prices affected lowland vegetables from Calabarzon (Region 4-A), Mimaropa (Region 4-B) and Eastern Visayas.
Based on DA monitoring of Metro Manila markets, retail price of ampalaya (bitter gourd) ranged between P90 and P170 per kilo; string beans, between P80 and P160 per kilo; pechay tagalog, between P70 and P120 per kilo; squash, between P35 and P75 per kilo; eggplant, between P55 and P130 per kilo and tomato, between P55 and P90 per kilo.
“We have enough supply in the market…what should be monitored are those who will take advantage of situation,” Manalo said.
He also said 21,000 hectares of plantations in three regions are threatened amid rains brought by Typhoon Aghon, although DA central office is still waiting for field office reports on extent of damage on standing crops.
“Validation is being done in field offices to determine if crops were totally damaged or partially damaged and can still recover,” Manalo added.
He gave assurance DA has at least P1 billion in quick response fund, can be used to assist affected farmers.
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