Posts By Inquirer Net
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10Sugar News in EnglishUA&P: Philippines Sugar industry can reduce import dependence
The Philippines’ sugar industry has significant scope to improve productivity and reduce import dependence, according to UA&P. Farm yields remain below targets,...
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82Rice News in EnglishPhilippines: DA braces for full impact of El Niño on rice output
The Philippines expects palay production to decline 5% to 18.67 million tonnes next year as intensifying El Niño threatens rice cultivation. High...
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171Rice News in EnglishEl Niño seen pushing up rice prices in 2027
Global rice prices are forecast to rise 17.9% in 2027, averaging $16.50 per hundredweight, as El Niño threatens production across major Asian...
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194Sugar News in EnglishPhilippines: SRA classifies entire sugar output for domestic market only
The Philippines’ Sugar Board approved Sugar Order No. 1 classifying 100% of Crop Year 2026–2027 sugar production as “B” or Domestic Market...
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282Rice News in EnglishGlobal rice prices jump by 9.5 percent in September
FAO’s global rice price index rose 9.5% year-on-year to 110.5 points in September, led by Indica prices, which increased 11.9% to a...
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259Rice News in EnglishPhilippines : rice imports seen at 5.7M MT in 2027—USDA
The Philippines may import a record 5.7 million tonnes of rice in 2027 to build buffer stocks against drought, monsoon and El...
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213Rice News in EnglishPhilippines : Rice imports may hit 5M tons amid drought, monsoon risks – DA
The Philippines may import up to 5 million metric tons of rice to secure 2027 stocks amid storms, monsoon rains and El...
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279Rice News in EnglishPhilippine: Rice prices surged 22% in early August
Rice prices in the Philippines increased significantly in early August, with regular milled rice up 22.16% year-on-year to P49.61/kg. Higher prices are...
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240Rice News in EnglishPhilippines : Industry backs farm initiatives, flags food security concerns
Philippine agriculture groups welcomed government support for farmers and fishers but questioned the sustainability of subsidy programmes. They urged stronger NFA palay...
