Abaca farmers from Kamada ARC and MOAGA sign a memorandum of agreement with DTI and partner agencies during the turnover of the P10-million abaca mechanization facility in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental ...
Abaca Fiber Market By Product (Pulp & Paper, Fiber Craft, Cordage, Textile), By Region forecast to 2032 New York, United States - April 25, 2023 — Abaca Fiber Market Overview: Abaca fiber, also known ...
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The economic potential of PH coconut and abaca

Sometimes, the most promising strategies for economic growth are hidden in plain sight. The Philippines is a case in point, as it possesses two underutilized agricultural assets: coconut and abaca.
The Philippines is considered the world’s leading supplier of abaca, meeting 90 percent of global demand. Abaca or Manila hemp is versatile and has a number of uses, according to a report from the ...
MANILA, Philippines — Local abaca production has dropped by over five percent according to latest industry data, with the downturn largely attributed to widespread typhoon damage that affected key ...