The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) is investing P3 billion in a nationwide cold storage program to help farmers preserve perishable crops. The initiative aims to build 99 cold storage facilities using hybrid technology powered by solar, wind, and grid electricity, reducing farm losses and stabilizing prices. This project is part of a broader logistics master plan that includes developing a strong road network, agricultural seaports, and an integrated cold chain system.
The Department of Agriculture is set to embark on a P3-billion cold storage program across the country to help farmers manage the supply and distribution of crops, particularly vegetables by extending their shelf life.
By improving cold chain infrastructure, the agricultural sector will be strengthened, farm losses reduced, the shelf life of agricultural products extended, and supply and prices stabilized, all contributing to enhanced food security, he said. The plan not only covers cold storage but also includes the development of a strong road network, agricultural seaports, and an integrated cold chain system to streamline agricultural product distribution across the country.
“The unprogrammed funds will be used to build around 65 small or modular chiller-type cold storage facilities nationwide, along with a large facility in Camarines Sur,” Tiu Laurel said.
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