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Philippines suspends onion imports – BusinessWorld Online

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MANILA — The Philippines’ agriculture ministry said on Friday it has ordered the suspension of onion imports until May to protect domestic farmers.

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The ban can be extended up to July depending on domestic harvest of the high value crop, the ministry said in a statement.

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A supply glut in the Philippines has significantly pushed down prices of onions over the past year, according to government data. — Reuters

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