The role of mineral fertilizers in transforming Philippine agriculture

The Philippines is an island nation, comprised of 7,107 islands that are split into 3 geographical divisions: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. In 2013, agriculture contributed 10.45 percent to GDP (PSA-NSCB, 2014) and 31 percent to employment (PSA-BLES, 2014). More im-portantly, its contribution to nat...

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Main Author: Briones, Roehlano M.
Format: Artículo preliminar
Language:Inglés
Published: International Food Policy Research Institute 2014
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/150443
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description The Philippines is an island nation, comprised of 7,107 islands that are split into 3 geographical divisions: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. In 2013, agriculture contributed 10.45 percent to GDP (PSA-NSCB, 2014) and 31 percent to employment (PSA-BLES, 2014). More im-portantly, its contribution to national and household food security is significant. Cereal production increased from 7.6 million tons in 1970 to 22.1 million tons in 2010. During the same period, fertilizer use increased from 201,000 nutrient tons to 771,000 nutrient tons (FAOSTAT). In promoting cereal production, especially rice production, increased fertilizer use, along with improved seeds and other agronomic practices, played a key role.
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spelling CGSpace1504432025-11-06T06:35:32Z The role of mineral fertilizers in transforming Philippine agriculture Briones, Roehlano M. fertilizers agricultural policies farm inputs agricultural development The Philippines is an island nation, comprised of 7,107 islands that are split into 3 geographical divisions: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. In 2013, agriculture contributed 10.45 percent to GDP (PSA-NSCB, 2014) and 31 percent to employment (PSA-BLES, 2014). More im-portantly, its contribution to national and household food security is significant. Cereal production increased from 7.6 million tons in 1970 to 22.1 million tons in 2010. During the same period, fertilizer use increased from 201,000 nutrient tons to 771,000 nutrient tons (FAOSTAT). In promoting cereal production, especially rice production, increased fertilizer use, along with improved seeds and other agronomic practices, played a key role. 2014 2024-08-01T02:51:52Z 2024-08-01T02:51:52Z Working Paper https://hdl.handle.net/10568/150443 en Open Access application/pdf International Food Policy Research Institute Briones, Roehlano M. 2014. The role of mineral fertilizers in transforming Philippine agriculture. ReSAKSS Policy Note 14. Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). https://hdl.handle.net/10568/150443
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agricultural policies
farm inputs
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Briones, Roehlano M.
The role of mineral fertilizers in transforming Philippine agriculture
title The role of mineral fertilizers in transforming Philippine agriculture
title_full The role of mineral fertilizers in transforming Philippine agriculture
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title_short The role of mineral fertilizers in transforming Philippine agriculture
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agricultural policies
farm inputs
agricultural development
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