Digitalizing agricultural data is key to boosting productivity and keeping food prices stable, Senator Win Gatchalian said.
“An agricultural information system (AIS) would provide real-time insights on crop yields, market demand, and other important farm data to help empower farmers to optimize harvests and help prevent price increases caused by inefficiency,” said Gatchalian as he filed Senate Bill 1653, which seeks to establish AIS in all provinces, cities, and municipalities in the country.
“An agricultural information system (AIS) would provide real-time insights on crop yields, market demand, and other important farm data.”
“Ang nararanasan natin ngayong pagtaas ng presyo ng ilang bilihin sa palengke, tulad ng gulay, ay maiiwasan kung merong agricultural information system,” the veteran legislator added.
As envisioned, the AIS, which will be managed by the Department of Agriculture, will be an integrated, computerized, web-based agriculture commodity supply inventory and registry system linking farmers and organized communities all over the country.
The seasoned lawmaker explained that the system would provide farmers with easy access to real-time local and global information on agricultural commodities, aiming to expand market linkages with buyers.
The senator added that aside from price stabilization, an AIS would strengthen ties between farmers and end-users, cut middleman costs, reduce waste, and help the government shape climate-resilient policies.
