Manila Bulletin, Author at AgriInsite

Philippines : Marcos extends rice import ban, approves tariff hike

President Marcos has approved extending the 60-day rice import suspension and raising import tariffs to stabilize palay prices. The exact extension and...

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Wheat News in English

Philippine wheat imports to rise amid higher consumption, says USDA

The USDA now projects Philippine wheat imports for MY 2025/26 at 7.2 million MT, up from last month’s 6.9 million MT, driven...

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Rice News in English

Philippines explores Cambodia as new source of rice, other farm produce

The Philippines is boosting agricultural imports from Cambodia to meet the needs of its 112-million-strong population and strengthen bilateral trade. Discussions between...

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Rice News in English

USDA: Philippines Local rice supply might run short during import ban

The USDA warned that the Philippines’ record rice output in early 2025 may not meet demand during a 60-day import ban starting...

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Rice News in English

Philippines : More funding for irrigation to cut reliance on rice imports—DA

The Department of Agriculture says ₱1 trillion is needed to upgrade irrigation for over a million hectares, boosting farm output and reducing...

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Rice News in English

USDA ups global rice output forecast by 300,000 MT as Philippines expected to harvest more

Manila: The USDA has raised its global rice production forecast by 300,000 metric tons for MY 2024-25, citing higher yields in the...

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Rice News in English

Higher Philippine rice yields expected amid robust gov’t support—USDA

The Philippines’ rice production is projected to rise slightly to 12.25 million metric tons in marketing year 2025/26, driven by expanded government...