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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday assured the public that the country has sufficient fertilizer supply and viable alternatives, amid fears of a potential shortage caused by rising prices and threats to global supply routes stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. In a statement, Agriculture Sec. Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. stated that even before the conflict in the Middle East escalated late February, the DA had been ramping up the use of alternatives such as liquid fertilizers, biofertilizers, and soil ameliorants to offset the rising cost of petroleum-based inputs. He added that agri specialists […]... Keep on reading: DA: PH has fertilizer supply, alternatives amid Middle East tension
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