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The population and age of farmers in the Philippines

Requested from DA by S. Meniano at 08:15 AM on Nov 29, 2017.
Purpose: For media reports
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2010 - 11/29/2017
Tracking no: #DA-806763526289

Meniano 08:15 AM, Nov 29, 2017 

Hi! 

I would like to request the latest survey on the population age of farmers in the Philippines for my news story.

Thanks,
Sarwell


December 1, 2017

Dear Sarwell,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Nov 29, 2017 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for The population and age of farmers in the Philippines.

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office does not have  the information you have requested. However, you may wish to contact Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) under Mr. Romeo Recide  at (02) 462-6600 locals 839, 833 and 834, or resubmit your request addressed to the correct agency on the eFOI portal at www.psa.gov.ph. You may also email PSA at info@psa.gov.ph

Currently, the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics is not under Department of Agriculture. It is currently under PSA. 

However, to help you in your research, you may read this following articles on the average age of farmers:
1. https://www.rappler.com/business/160106-tan-caktiong-sti-agriculture-education-philippines
2. https://businessmirror.com.ph/of-aging-farmers-and-food-security/

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Thank you.

Respectfully,
Kristel Merle
FOI Officer

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