Hybrid rice plants at the maturity stage, nearing harvest, are displayed in a research field at the University of the Philippines Los Baos. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Ted Mendoza) LOS BAOS, PhilippinesThe Philippines is on a path to self-sufficiency in
MANILA, Philippines The P20 per kilo rice is no longer achievable during the term of President Marcos, a group of farmers said yesterday. Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura executive director Jayson Cainglet made the statement as the quinta committe
z25 PH rice imports hit record high
2024-11-14Philippine rice imports are inching closer to the 4-million metric ton (MT) markz25, already surpassing a previous record achieved in 2022, as a confluence of typhoons and El Nio dry spell phenomenon slashed local production. This year through Nov.
MANILA, Philippines President Marcos has authorized the one-time grant of rice assistance to all members of the military and other uniformed serviceshaha777, citing their key roles in maintaining peace and public safety. The grant covers the militar
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MANILA, Philippines Local rice remains cheaper by P3 per kilo compared to imported grains, despite the devastation brought by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine and the flooding of at least 3.6 million metric tons of imported rice, the Department of Agr
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) reported on Wednesday, October 23, that rice stocks are enough to last through the rest of 2024luckywin, despite agricultural losses brought by Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine&rdqu
A farmer transplant rice seedlings at a rice field in Pulilan, Bulacan on Monday, February 26, 2024. INQUIRER PHOTO / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE The government is targeting to assist some 50,000 rice farmers this dry cropping season under a new program tha
" alt="STABLE SUPPLY. Workers move sacks of rice to another truck along Dagupan Street in Tondo, Manila on Sept. 9, 2024. Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel De Mesa said Wednesday (Oct. 2, 2024) rice imports may surpass last years volume to suppl