Bicol DA Promotes Backyard Farming, Alternative Crops to Combat Super El Niño's Impact
The Department of Agriculture-Bicol is encouraging backyard vegetable farming and the adoption of low-water alternative crops to mitigate supply constraints and price hikes caused by the severe El Niño. Meanwhile, the National Food Authority is intensifying palay procurement to support farmers and replenish government buffer stocks.
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