THE Department of Agriculture is pushing to increase the export market for high-value crops with P10 billion in funding for next year.Agriculture Undersecretary Cheryl Natividad-Caballero said during an interview with The Manila Times that they would maximize the current trade agreements with other countries.
' has the most potential because of its quality, its color, which is a natural colorant and it is also a natural binding agent for other ingredients.'Aside from the crop's potential for export, the official also noted the need to address the requirements for planting material such as the technology, farm practices, and postharvest that would support its development.The Philippines currently exports high-value commodities such as coconut, bananas, pineapple, mangoes and durian.