The Philippines, one of the world’s largest rice importers, suspended rice imports from 1 September 2025, initially for 60 days, with the measure subsequently extended. The
Story by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines officially returned to the international rice market on Jan. 1 after lifting its four-month import ban on
Godagari Upazila in Rajshahi, located in the drought-prone Barind region of Bangladesh, has seen a change in its agricultural production over the past decade. Farmers who
By: Jordeene B. Lagare – Reporter MANILA, Philippines — An increase in local rice supply and production is expected to temper any potential hike in prices despite the
By TED CORDERO, GMA Integrated News The Department of Agriculture (DA) is not expecting a drastic increase in the retail prices of rice as the government is set to raise the
By Dexter Barro II The country’s rice imports last year reached 3.37 million metric tons (MT), nearly 30 percent lower than the record high in 2024, amid the imposition of an
By Vonn Andrei E. Villamiel FILIPINO RICE FARMER Elvira C. Fadriquelan knew the numbers would not work long before she sold her wet-season harvest in October.
By Vonn Andrei E. Villamiel THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said the proposed Rice Industry and Consumer Empowerment (RICE) Act is being configured to arrest low farmgate
By: Logan Kal-El M. Zapanta Will 2026 be the year the Marcos administration fully delivers on its campaign promise of bringing rice prices down to P20 per kilo? That is
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