Labor Shortage in Agribusiness: Causes and Solutions in the Philippines
Fewer Filipinos are choosing farm work, and agriculture\'s share of national employment has fallen to its lowest level on record. This article explains what is driving the labor shortage in Philippine agribusiness, including aging farmers, low wages, seasonal turnover, tough working conditions, and urban migration. It also covers how the shortage affects harvests, costs, and food prices, and how agriculture manpower solutions such as local hiring and upskilling can help farms stay productive.