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  1. Vietnam is increasing ube production to capitalize on global market trends and competition.
  2. Philippines defends its ube stock against Chinese and Vietnamese competitors while a US-funded development project is implemented.

USDA commits $34.1 million to develop Philippine ube industry

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 24
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The United States Department of Agriculture committed $34.1 million to develop the ube industry in the Philippines through a five-year program. This initiative is expected to support 12,500 Filipino farmers.

From rappler.com

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The investment is intended to develop the Philippine ube industry. The funds are expected to increase the incomes of Filipino farmers.

The Philippines is currently defending its ube stock against competition from China and Vietnam, while Vietnam is increasing its own ube production.

From rappler.com

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    Could see signals of positive foreign investment and development in Philippine agriculture.

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