The Japanese government is providing support to the agriculture sector in the Philippines through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) and the Department of Agriculture (DA). The two organizations are working to pilot food value chain (FVC) models in Benguet, Quezon province, and Metro Manila as a way to address high inflation in the country. Jica and the DA recently signed documents related to technical cooperation for the “Project for Market-Driven Enhancement of Vegetable Value Chain (MV2C),” which was in the planning stage earlier this year.
In October 2021, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines signed a “record of discussion” related to the “Project for Market-Driven Enhancement of Vegetable Value Chain (MV2C).” This project is intended to address food price fluctuations caused by oversupply, undersupply, an inefficient distribution system, and high post-harvest losses, as well as help vegetable farmers earn higher incomes, create more job opportunities, and reduce social disparities. Sakamoto Takema, the chief representative of Jica, stated that both agencies believe that a strong agricultural sector is necessary for a strong economy.
According to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica), one of the pilot food value chain (FVC) projects in the Philippines is aimed at stabilizing the supply of major vegetables in targeted areas by providing farmers with the skills needed to create better farming plans and diversify their harvest times. The other pilot projects will focus on the distribution, processing, and consumption of vegetables to provide a comprehensive approach to addressing issues along the vegetable value chain.
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