Corn Congress

Hundreds of corn growers and stakeholders participate in the 17th National Corn Congress to develop concrete, comprehensive and inclusive plans aimed to address various challenges facing the corn industry such as low productivity, low corn prices, limited access to modern farming technologies, and insufficient post-harvest handling and storage infrastructure. The Corn Congress, held in Legazpi City, Albay from Oct. 24 to 25, 2024, was hosted by the Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Philippine Maize Federation Inc. (PhilMaize) and other agencies.