Philippines

Government and its Role in the Implementation and Enhancement of the Crop Insurance Program in the Philippines1

Rodelia A. Pagaddu
ABSTRACT This Paper underscores the significant role of government in the “Implementation and Enhancement of the Crop Insurance Program in the Philippines”. From the perspective of the author, influenced by her readings and insights gained from various fora attended, the...
Country: Philippines Topic: Agricultural risk management
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247

The Philippine Environmental Assessment Policies

Princess Alma B. Ani
Introduction Environmental Assessment (EA) refers to the process of systematic analysis, evaluation and management of the potential environmental and social effects, short-term and long-term, of proposed actions or projects. It is an administrative tool that integrates environmental...
Country: Philippines Topic: Eco-friendly agriculture (satoyama and satoumi)
52,168
933

Agricultural Insurance in the Philippines

Fezoil Luz C. Decena
Introduction Insurance is an instrument that is used to manage risks. In agriculture, insurance is a tool used to manage risks arising from the production of commodities, price variability, as well as climate and weather uncertainties. Risks from production is normally addressed by technological...
Country: Philippines Topic: Agricultural risk management
22,569
426

Analysis of the Effects of Various Irrigation Service Fees for National Irrigation Systems in the Philippines

Fezoil Luz C. Decena
Introduction Rice is one of the most important agricultural crops in the Philippines. In fact, one-third of the country’s more than 10 million hectares (ha) of agricultural land is devoted to rice.  The average farmer owns 2.0 ha of riceland, and although other agricultural commodities...
Country: Philippines Topic: Agriculture
18,972
302

The Long Climb towards Achieving the Promises Of the Tree OF Life: A Review of the Philippine Coconut Levy Fund Policies

Princess Alma B. Ani, Albert P. Aquino
1. Introduction True to its title as the tree of life, coconut is considered as the lifeblood of Philippine agriculture. Next to rice, it is the country’s most important agricultural crop as evidenced by its significant contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) posted at 1.14%. It has played...
Country: Philippines Topic: Agriculture
11,553
386

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