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19 Dec 2025
9:38AM

DA: Farm-to-market road budget hike a game-changer for agriculture

Congress’ decision to more than double funding for farm-to-market roads (FMRs) to P33 billion is being framed by the Department of Agriculture (DA) as a turning point for farmers, food supply chains, and rural economies—amid persistently high logistics costs that continue to pressure food prices.
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