By Kristianne Andrade LOS BAÑOS, Laguna (PIA) — The drive to strengthen Calabarzon’s rice industry is gaining ground, with over 16,000 farmers receiving free certified seeds
By: Jordeene B. Lagare – Reporter MANILA, Philippines – Starting July 16, the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice will be lowered to P43 a kilo from
Source: World Grain More favorable weather conditions have improved the outlook for 2024-25 milled rice and corn production in the Philippines, according to a report from the
Japan All is calm at Satoshi Yamazaki’s rice farm, with its freshly planted rows of vivid-green seedlings, but a row over the cost of the staple in the country is threatening to
Fayzah Inshirah Cosna A.Ala, intern DAVAO CITY, Philippines – For farmers in the country, their cycle in life not only revolves around planting and harvesting, but also the
By Judith Albano Critics called it impossible. Skeptics dismissed it as mere campaign rhetoric. Yet today, Filipino families are bringing home quality rice at ₱20 per
Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will pilot a $200,000 (around P11.33
Story by Matthew Robinson A nationwide recall of multiple rice products has been issued with the second-highest risk classification by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
By: Jordeene B. Lagare – Reporter MANILA, Philippines – The National Food Authority (NFA) has introduced stricter rules on buying palay (unmilled rice) from local