The Food Policy and Security Committee has recommended the importation of 40,000 metric tonnes of rice as a substitute for Keeri Samba, the President’s Media Division (PMD)
Yasir Wardad Rice imports mark a significant rise while wheat imports fall. The country’s food grain import cost is set to be considerably higher than the growth of its
Author: DA Press Office Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said Monday the Department of Agriculture (DA) is delaying a plan to reduce the maximum suggested
By: Jordeene B. Lagare – Reporter MANILA, Philippines – Expectations of a better rice harvest slowed down the arrival of imports into the country, government data
By JON VIKTOR D. CABUENAS, GMA Integrated News The Department of Agriculture on Monday said it will delay plans to reduce the maximum suggested retail price of imported rice,
Records maintained by the Department of Customs (DoC) show that Nepal imported 201,916 tons of rice worth Rs 15.76 billion. By REPUBLICA KATHMANDU, June 18: Nepal imported rice
Story by Paige Javier. MANILA — The House Quinta Committee or ‘Murang Pagkain Super Committee’ revealed its preliminary findings aimed at addressing smuggling and
India-West News Desk MUMBAI — India’s grain bins are bursting. As of June 1, rice stocks in government warehouses have surged to an all-time high for this time of year
By Stephanie Sevillano MANILA – Almost a year after its implementation, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Thursday backed the “gradual” hike of tariffs