PH to remain world’s top rice importer
Despite moves by the Department of Agriculture to increase the country’s local production of palay, global projections showed that the Philippines is still on its way to become the biggest…
Government move to import rice hit
A national farmers’ group has warned that the government’s plan to import rice could lead to a slump in palay farm-gate prices just when these are starting to recover. The…
Rice imports to help PH, not hurt local farmers
The country’s grains agency has assured local farmers that the government’s planned importation of rice would not adversely affect their livelihood but instead help the nation as it grapples with…
Dar: Don’t worry, we have enough rice
There is no rice shortage. This was reiterated by Agriculture Secretary William Dar following warnings from industry groups and some lawmakers of an inadequate rice supply, as Luzon remained under…
DA: PH has enough rice stocks amid Vietnam’s import halt
The country’s agriculture chief has assured the consuming public of adequate rice supply following Vietnam’s decision to suspend its rice exports. The decision was made by the Vietnamese government to…