Philippines: DA eyes removal of NFA trade function

By Jennifer A. Ng (www.sme.com.ph)

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is now seriously considering the possibility of removing the trade function of its attached agency, the National Food Authority (NFA), and retaining its function of building up buffer stocks that would ensure the country has enough rice supply during emergencies.

Agriculture Secretary Arthur C. Yap told reporters that his department is seriously considering possible amendments to existing laws governing the operation and functions of the NFA.

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