, training programs have intensified to help fisherfolk transition from traditional stake methods to these modern systems, which offer better growth rates and higher quality yields. Invasive Species Impact : The industry is currently managing the spread of the invasive black mussel Mytella strigata
| Feature | 2021 | 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Displacement of farmers; Rehabilitation of Manila Bay. | Inflation and rising operational costs. | | Supply | Unstable (Glut due to forced harvest, then scarcity). | Steady but more expensive. | | Price Point | Lower (approx. PHP 40-60/kilo in provinces). | Higher (approx. PHP 60-80+/kilo in provinces). | | Main Source | Transitioning away from Bacoor. | Diversified sources (Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga). |
A: Due to lower consumer demand during lockdowns and smaller-sized harvests that fetched less in the market. tahong 2024 2021
Industry Strategic Science and Technology Plans (ISPs) Platform Major Industry Challenges
Recent research has focused on turning tahong shells—usually considered waste—into valuable resources: , training programs have intensified to help fisherfolk
Based on the trends from 2021 to 2024:
In , the Philippine aquaculture sector faced unique hurdles. While mussel farming continued as an essential activity, restrictions on inter-island travel delayed harvesting schedules. According to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) annual reports: | | Supply | Unstable (Glut due to
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