Philippine agriculture shrinks 1.7% in 2021
The Philippines' agriculture sector contracted by 1.7% in 2021 due to a significant decline in livestock production caused by African swine fever.
Despite growth in the fourth quarter (0.6%), earlier quarters saw declines of -3.3%, -1.5%, and -2.6%. Typhoon Odette further damaged P13.3 billion worth of goods, hindering recovery.
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