Congress think tank backs investments in infra to revive shrinking ube industry

Congress think tank backs investments in infra to revive shrinking ube industry

THE GOVERNMENT needs to invest in cold storage facilities, processing plants and agricultural logistics to revive the purple yam (ube) industry, citing the sharp decline in domestic production over the past 15 years even in the face of growing international demand, according to the Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department (CPBRD).