71.   Economists believe two strong typhoons last October, which had a severe impact on agricultural production in the fourth quarter, continued to squeeze food supplies in January.

72.   El Nino had caused a slowdown in agricultural production in the first half of the year.

73.   Estrada said his government will focus on food security and boosting agricultural production, law and order and fighting corruption in his second year.

74.   Finance Minister Tarrin Nimmanahaeminda wants the money to increase agricultural production, provide training programs for workers and develop rural tourist destinations.

75.   For instance, university researchers have done groundbreaking work on animal and human vaccines that could improve agricultural production and public health, he said.

76.   Garcia repeated promises to cut utility rates and create a government agrarian bank to stimulate agricultural production.

77.   Garcia promised to cut utility rates and create a government agrarian bank to stimulate agricultural production.

78.   Guingona told reporters that the economic measures being pushed by the government include massive irrigation programs to improve agricultural production and tax reform.

79.   He anticipated increased agricultural production.

80.   Hamdan also urged the Government to speed up formulating a National Food Policy to enhance agricultural production and reduce food imports.