Bet on private importers proven costly; govt goes for fast-tracking rice import under G2G arrangement and through int’l open tender. Reaz Ahmad The government rightly
By John Reidy ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, US — A pair of policy directives signed into law by Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader just before the new year have put burgeoning
by George Jared Arkansas rice farmers got off to a solid start in 2024 with one of the earliest planting seasons ever. However, a myriad of problems plagued producers as the
Anisul Islam. Rice prices remain volatile across mills, wholesale and retail levels, despite a record-breaking rice production in the country following the completion of the Aman
By: Lisbet K. Esmael – @inquirerdotnet MANILA, Philippines — The government may cut the maximum suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice if the “sharp
08 January 2024, Philippines: Rice, while a staple food for half of the world’s population, is also a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions,
A flood-induced crop loss in Aman season this year has forced the government to go for importing rice. Reaz Ahmad Amidst record rise in rice prices the government finally embarks
By: Jordeene B. Lagare. Despite the anticipated decline in output, the supply of milled rice in the Philippines is expected to rise during the July 2024 to June 2025 marketing
By: Julie M. Aurelio – Amid the quicker uptick in rice prices in October, the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) said it would submit its recommendations