The Department of Agriculture (DA) designated Nueva Vizcaya province as the “Ginger Capital of the Philippines,” signaling the start of stronger government support to scale up ginger production across the Cagayan Valley region.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said President Marcos has consistently highlighted the importance of increasing agricultural productivity, particularly in high-value crops like ginger, as a key strategy in revitalizing rural economies.
“Ginger is valued both for its culinary and medicinal uses. With proper backing from the DA, it can drive product value addition and uplift the incomes of smallholder farmers in Nueva Vizcaya and the wider region,” the DA secretary said.
Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) show that Nueva Vizcaya topped ginger production in 2024, harvesting about 7,140 metric tons from 933 hectares.
The province is home to around 5,010 ginger growers and is recognized for adopting innovative farming practices that helped boost average yields to 7.4 metric tons per hectare last year.
Nueva Vizcaya plays a vital role in the ginger supply chain, serving as a key source for trading hubs across Northern and Southern Luzon and Metro Manila.
In 2024, it facilitated the movement of approximately 14,753 metric tons of ginger to these markets.
Covering 481,388 hectares, the province is also a major producer of rice, corn, onion, garlic, tomatoes, melon and mango.
