The 7th Philippine Farm Tourism Conference, hosted by the provincial government of Bohol, focuses on empowering farming communities towards sustainable growth in agriculture and tourism. Highlighting the significance of food tourism in boosting agricultural production and the local economy, the conference emphasizes learnings, models, and best practices in fruit and vegetable farms, aquaculture, artisanal fisheries, and green investments in farm tourism.

In his keynote speech, EDC Vice Chair and PHILEXPORT President Sergio R. Ortiz-Luis Jr. acknowledged the challenges faced by the agriculture sector, including sluggish growth, low incomes for farmers and fisherfolk, and inadequate inputs, finance, and technologies. He stressed the need for reforms to enhance exports and transform the country into an attractive investment hub. Continue reading → Boosting Agriculture and Tourism: Lessons from the 7th Philippine Farm Tourism Conference