Tons of tomatoes left to rot due to lack of buyers in Philippines

Published 2021년 10월 4일

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In the Philippines, an abundant tomato harvest in the town of Tinoc, Ifugao province, has led to a surplus with no buyers, due in part to movement restrictions at checkpoints resulting in reduced market access. These restrictions have prevented farmers from selling their crops, leading to significant losses and the dumping or distribution of tomatoes as cattle feed. As a response, the Department of Agriculture has been urged to investigate the situation and to take steps to identify buyers and facilitate the transportation of the tomatoes to markets.

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Tons of ripe tomatoes harvested around the town of Tinoc in Ifugao province were dumped due to a lack of buyers. Dr. Domingo Mariano, a Tinoc municipal agriculturist, said the no-vaccination-no-entry policy at checkpoints was preventing buyers from reaching the markets. One farmer said she had to take back at least two tons of unsold ripe tomatoes from the Nueva Vizcaya Agricultural Terminal, as she had no buyers for the produce. A local trader reported that at least six more tons of tomatoes were left to rot or taken away by farmers as cattle feed. Agriculture Secretary William Dar said he had ordered the ...

Source: Hortidaily