Fisheries sector seen to drive agri growth
The fisheries sector will continue to be the primary growth driver for Philippine agriculture this year, with production target set at 5.34 million metric tons or a hefty 10-percent hike from the 2007 yield.
In a report to Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Director Malcolm Sarmiento said 2.701 million MT would come from the aquaculture sector; 1.157 million MT from commercial fisheries, and 1.48 million MT from municipal fishing.
The Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao; the Mimaropa region of Mindoro Oriental, Mindoro Occidental, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan; the Zamboanga Peninsula; the CALABARZON provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon; and Western Visayas are expected to fuel the growth of the fisheries sector this year, Sarmiento said.
Fourth quarter production for 2007 is estimated to reach 1.428 million MT or a surplus of 773,000 MT, Sarmiento said.
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