Philippines agricultural output up 5.7% in second quarter

MANILA – The Philippines’ agricultural output grew by 5.7% in the second quarter from a year earlier, the statistics agency said on Wednesday.

Crop output, which accounted for 56% of total farm production, grew 11.3% from a year earlier, the Philippine Statistics Authority said.

Poultry production went up by 7%, while livestock output contracted by 5.9%.

Fisheries output also declined by 4.2% in the second quarter. — Reuters