CAUSES & EFFECTS

Land Ownership

One of the main causes of poverty among Filipino farmers is the lack of access to land. Many farmers do not own the land they farm and must rent it from affluent landowners who frequently impose exorbitant prices. The farmers' capacity to enhance their land over the long run is thus constrained.

Lack Access Lack Infrastructure

Many farmers in the Philippines lack access to sufficient funding to expand their operations. They are unable to afford advanced farming equipment, high-quality seeds, or fertilizers due to a lack of finances. They find it challenging to compete with larger-scale commercial farms as a result.

Many rural areas in the Philippines lack basic infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and irrigation systems, making it difficult for farmers to carry their crops to market and obtain essential services.