The Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering importing small pelagic fish such as round scad (galunggong) and vegetables to ease the impact of consecutive typhoons on local supply.
In a news briefing on Tuesday, Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said the proposed importation was aimed at preventing a hike in prices and ensuring a stable food supply.
As for vegetables, Tiu Laurel instructed the Bureau of Plant Industry and concerned DA personnel on high-value crops to look into the persistently high prices of both highland and lowland vegetables.
In particular, they were tasked with determining the volume, supply, and prevailing prices, and to submit a recommendation to the agriculture chief on possible strategies that could be adopted within the week.
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