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    The Department of Agriculture reported a shortage in garlic supply for 2022, expecting at least a 63,000 metric ton deficit. Local garlic production is projected to be only 4,817 metric tons while total garlic demand is 146,850 metric tons, requiring imports of around 78,132 metric tons to fill the gap. The chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture and Food questioned the DA about the insufficient garlic supply in the country.

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    The Department of Agriculture reported a shortage in garlic supply for 2022, expecting at least a 63,000 metric ton deficit. Local garlic production is projected to be only 4,817 metric tons while total garlic demand is 146,850 metric tons, requiring imports of around 78,132 metric tons to fill the gap. The chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture and Food questioned the DA about the insufficient garlic supply in the country.

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    DA admits garlic in short supply

    THE Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday reported a shortage in garlic supply in the country,
    saying for 2022, the agency expects at least a 63,000 metric ton deficit in the commodity.

    During a hearing of the House Committee on Agriculture and Food, the DA said the country's total garlic
    supply for 2022 is pegged at 82,950 metric tons.

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    Based on data, the local production for the year is at 4,817 MT.

    On the other hand, the country imports at least 78,132 MT of garlic while the total garlic demand is
    pegged at 146,850 MT.

    Quezon Rep. Wifrido Mark Enverga, chairman of the panel, questioned the insufficient supply of garlic.

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