Author: DA-AFID | 8 February 2017
Department of Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol and Argentinian Ambassador to the Philippines Roberto Bosch discuss possible cooperation between the two countries during the latter’s courtesy call at the DA Office in Quezon City. Among them is the opportunity for the Philippines to export abaca fiber and coconut products. Piñol also urged the Argentinian representative to look into a future collaboration on various agricultural facilities including solar-powered irrigation system and drying centers as well as the importation of dairy cow embryo from Argentina to boost the Philippines’ local dairy industry. (Photo by Alarico Nuestro/DA-AFID)