Presyo at kalidad ng gulay, apektado ng masamang panahon | 24 Oras Weekend

Summary

The recent rainy season has impacted vegetable prices and availability, particularly in markets like La Trinidad and Balintawak. Due to the weather, farmers are forced to harvest crops earlier, resulting in a shortage of products like cabbage. Prices of various vegetables, including pechasa and cabbage, have dropped as a result of slower sales and dampened demand, especially in Metro Manila. Consumers like Marivic have noticed significant price reductions, with cabbage bundles decreasing from Php380 to Php200. Despite the changes, vendors adjust their prices according to supplier conditions, and there is still uncertainty about the full impact from the Department of Agriculture.

Takeaways

• 😀 Bad weather has significantly impacted the price and quality of vegetables in markets.
• 😀 Farmers in Benget were forced to harvest crops earlier than usual due to the rainy season.
• 😀 Cabbage was nearly sold out at the La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post due to increased demand.
• 😀 The rainy season has caused vegetables to spoil quicker, prompting faster harvesting.
• 😀 Importers have been bargaining for lower prices on wet vegetables.
• 😀 The price of pechasa (umbok) dropped from Php20 to Php13 per kilo due to reduced demand in Metro Manila.
• 😀 Sales in Metro Manila are slowing down because of the rainy season affecting vegetable availability.
• 😀 The price of cabbage at Balintawak Market was reduced from Php70 per kilo to Php50 per kilo to avoid losses.
• 😀 Shopper Marivic noted a significant drop in vegetable prices, particularly for cabbage.
• 😀 The price of cabbage at Josefina's store is Php80, which is higher due to third-party involvement.
• 😀 Broccoli prices increased from Php130 to Php190 per kilo, and cauliflower is also priced at Php190 per kilo.
• 😀 Vendors report that vegetable prices still depend on their suppliers, but the rainy season is a major factor in fluctuations.

Q & A

What is currently affecting the price and quality of vegetables in the markets?

Bad weather, particularly the rainy season, is affecting the price and quality of vegetables in the markets.

Why were some farmers in Benguet forced to harvest their crops earlier than usual?

The rainy season is making crops spoil faster, so farmers were forced to harvest them earlier to avoid losses.

What was the situation regarding cabbage at the La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post?

The cabbage supply at the La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post was almost sold out, with sales being slower than usual due to the rain.

How has the price of pechay (bok choy) been affected?

The price of pechay has dropped from Php20 to Php13 per kilo due to the slow sales and weather conditions.

How are the importers influencing the price of vegetables during the rainy season?

Importers have been buying vegetables but bargaining for lower prices, especially if the vegetables are wet due to the rain.

What has been the impact of the rain on vegetable sales in Metro Manila?

Sales in Metro Manila are slowing down because of the rain, which is affecting the demand for vegetables.

How have some markets responded to the reduced demand for vegetables?

Some markets, like the Balintawak Market, have lowered their prices to avoid making no profit, with cabbage prices dropping from Php70 to Php50 per kilo.

How much did shopper Marivic pay for a bundle of cabbage compared to last week?

Marivic paid Php200 for a bundle of cabbage that last week cost Php380 to Php400.

What is the current price of broccoli and cauliflower, and how has it changed?

Broccoli, which used to cost Php130 per kilo, is now Php190, and cauliflower is also Php190 per kilo.

What factor influences the vegetable prices according to vendors?

The vegetable prices depend largely on what the suppliers provide, and weather conditions also play a significant role.