MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government, through the Department of Agriculture (DA), is negotiating with China to secure fertilizer imports, as global fuel-based fertilizer supplies tighten amid the conflict in the Middle East. During the House committee on agriculture and food hearing on Tuesday, Agriculture Undersecretary Roger Navarro revealed that the agency’s chief, Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., is in talks with the Asian Superpower.  READ: How will the Middle East conflict affect economies in Asia, the Pacific? “As we speak now, the Secretary is talking to the Ambassador of China. Because China has been closed since August last year for exports. And […]... Keep on reading: PH eyes China fertilizer deal as Middle East conflict hits supply