The Department of Agriculture warned that a strong El Niño could cut rice production by up to 700,000 tonnes, or 3.5% of the annual target. PHILIPPINES – Higher fertilizer
By Susan Reidy MANILA, PHILIPPINES — A moderate to strong El Niño and elevated fertilizer costs weighed on planting incentives in the Philippines, lowering milled rice
LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (21 September 2026) — The Philippines has opened its first dedicated facility for agricultural genomics, the Agricultural Genomics Research Center
HIGH RICE PRICES despite lower import tariffs could be driven by higher import costs, a weak peso, elevated farmgate prices, and possible competition issues within the rice trade,
By Megha Bajaj Top rice news today covers Indonesia’s efforts to secure premium rice supplies, Cambodia’s expanding rice exports to the Philippines, and falling rice prices in
By: Chhum Chantha and Chea Socheata PHNOM PENH – Cambodia has begun sending rice to the Philippines, marking a new beginning for the sector as bulk cargo ships increase export
Andrew Ronquillo – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — The jump in palay farmgate prices by 29.9 percent in August could offset the rice farmers’ higher production
By Chynna Grace Ong HIGHER palay prices in August should help rice farmers cope with rising fuel, transport and farm input costs, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Saturday.
Mico Virata Palay prices rose nearly 30 percent year-on-year in August, giving rice farmers some buffer against higher fuel, transport and production costs, according to the
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