DA eyes bigger ube exports as global demand surges

Inquirer.net - Oct 14, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is ramping up purple yam (ube) production in Cagayan Valley to unlock more export opportunities amid surging global demand. Through its regional office in Cagayan Valley, the DA initially targets 100 hectares of farmland in Isabela for ube production and plans to expand to 500 hectares by

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