The government is implementing a production development plan for the Philippine corn industry that will benefit the livestock, poultry and dairy sector and ensure sustainable and sufficient food grains.
As of 2020, the Cagayan Valley Research Center has developed 18 open-pollinated varieties corn varieties approved and accredited by the National Seed Industry Council. Through the implementation of this sustainable corn breeding program, at least two varieties are expected to be commercialized in two years.
The Cagayan Valley region is a key yellow corn production area in the country, contributing 31 percent of the total national output in 2021. Analysis of the cost structure of yellow corn reveals high production costs, forcing the local industry to rely on imported genetically-modified corn hybrid seeds, which guarantee high yield.
However, the attainment of potential yields from these corn hybrids requires high fertilizer usage. Some farmers resort to the use of OPV, which entails lesser capital and reduced potential crop failure. The DA’s comprehensive corn breeding program would not only support the local corn industry by utilizing locally developed varieties and lowering production cost, but also benefit the development of the livestock, poultry, and dairy sector of the country.Subscribe to our daily newsletter
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