By: Jordeene B. Lagare MANILA, Philippines — The importation of milled rice to the Philippines slowed down as of late May. This was observed as local production of palay or
MALOLOS, Bulacan (May 26, 2025) – Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. led the reopening of the National Food Authority’s (NFA) newly rehabilitated warehouse in
Rice Yellowing Syndrome. 26 May 2025, New Delhi: The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has confirmed the first documented case of rice yellowing
By: Ruchelle Denice Demaisip. ILOILO CITY — The Iloilo City government is rallying behind the plan of the Department of Agriculture (DA) plan to sell rice at P20 per kilo.
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it will propose to economic managers a gradual increase in the rice import tariffs by the next harvest. The DA said it wants the current
Global rice production for the 2024/25 season has been revised upwards by 3.1 million tonnes to a record 535.8 million tonnes (milled basis), nearly 3% higher than last year.
By Thelma C. Bicarme. CABARROGUIS, Quirino (PIA) — The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has capacitated farmers in the province of Quirino on advanced agricultural
Another credible part about his high-yielding rice variety is that it is drought resistant, a problem often witnessed in that region. After about 18 arduous years of research the
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) STA. CRUZ, LAGUNA (21 May 2025) – Scientists from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have confirmed the