Maintaining global competitiveness a key talking point at World Coconut Congress in Manila
The World Coconut Congress is underway in Manila. The Philippines is the world's second-largest coconut producer, after Indonesia. But it's facing several challenges. Ageing coconut trees are a major problem for existing farms — those older than 50 produce less than half the potential yield of younger ones. But more than increasing yield, farmers said their most pressing need is price regulation. Buena Bernal reports.
The World Coconut Congress is underway in Manila. The Philippines is the world's second-largest coconut producer, after Indonesia. But it's facing several challenges. Ageing coconut trees are a major problem for existing farms — those older than 50 produce less than half the potential yield of younger ones. But more than increasing yield, farmers said their most pressing need is price regulation. Buena Bernal reports.
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