THERE is a standing joke among agricultural scientists in the country that the yearly performance of our agricultural sector depends on the Lord's mercy.

Farm productivity increases or decreases depending on whether the country has been bestowed with good weather. Heaven is usually blamed if productivity significantly dips. Interestingly, when agriculture performance is on the upswing, this is credited to the supposedly outstanding management capability of agriculture officials.

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details