CHAPTER 8: CHALLENGES FOR PHILIPPINE AGRICULTURE IN THE CONTEXT OF EMERGING GLOBAL ORDER AND ENSURING LOCAL FOOD SECURITY AND FOOD AVAILABILITY Flashcards
Which of the following is a major challenge faced by Philippine agriculture due to the
Rice Tariffication Law?
Increased competition from cheaper imported rice
How has the Asian Bird Flu affected the Philippine poultry industry?
Reduced poultry production and increased prices
What is the primary impact of African Swine Fever (ASF) on the Philippine pork
industry?
Decreased pork production and increased prices
How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect Philippine agriculture?
Disrupted supply chains and labor shortages
Which of the following is a strategy to mitigate the impact of the Rice Tariffication Law
on local farmers?
Providing government support and subsidies
. What is the primary goal of the Rice Tariffication Law?
To lower the price of rice for consumers
How can the Philippines address the challenges posed by global food security
threats?
Investing in agricultural research and development
-enacted in 2019, marked a significant shift in Philippine rice
policy.
The Rice Tariffication Law,
Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is a highly contagious viral disease that
affects poultry.
The Asian Bird Flu-
is a highly contagious viral disease that affects pigs.
African Swine Fever (ASF)
has had a profound impact on global food systems.
Disruptions in supply chains, labor shortages, and increased demand for food have
led to food shortages and price increases in many countries
The COVID-19 pandemic
What is the primary goal of the Rice Tariffication Law?
To lower the price of rice for consumers
How has the Rice Tariffication Law impacted local farmers?
Increased competition from cheaper imported rice
Which of the following is a major challenge faced by the Philippine poultry industry?
Outbreaks of avian influenza
What is the primary impact of African Swine Fever (ASF) on the Philippine pork
industry?
Reduced pork supply and increased prices
