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The Department of Agriculture is introducing typhoon-resistant farm infrastructure to stabilize chili pepper prices, which often surge due to crop damage from heavy rains and storms. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said this is part of a broader strategy to make chili production more predictable amid the Philippines' volatile weather.
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Egypt's Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, announced that total agricultural exports have reached approximately 8.8 million tonnes so far this year, an increase of nearly 750,000 tonnes compared to the same period last year. He stated that this rise demonstrates the strength of the national economy and Egypt's adherence to international standards. Citrus fruits lead the exports with over 2 million tonnes.