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The Department of Agriculture on Monday announced plans to extend the ban on onion importation given the bumper harvest by local producers.
“Cold storages in onion-producing areas are full, and prices are stable. So, there is no reason to import,” said Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel. He said prices had significantly dropped since November 2023, with red onions at P70 per kilogram and white onions at P60.Tiu Laurel said he is also overseeing the price movement of rice, corn and other agricultural products as the country transitions from El Niño to La Niña.
The hot and dry weather condition amid the El Niño in the past several months had affected the agricultural sector. The arrival of La Niña is expected to bring heavy rainfall which could cause flooding, impacting agricultural lands. Tiu Laurel, a member of the Presidential Task Force El Niño, said he is working alongside other agencies to safeguard consumers.
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