Manila Bulletin, Author at AgriInsite

Philippine raw sugar output to remain flat—USDA

USDA projects Philippines’ 2026 raw sugar output steady at 2.09 MMT despite RSSI infestations. Losses in Negros are offset by new Mindanao...

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Sugar News in English

Philippines extends ban on molasses imports until March 2026

The Philippines extended its molasses import ban to March 30, 2026 to halt falling millsite prices, which dropped to ₱10,000–12,000/MT due to...

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Rice News in English

Inflation holds steady at 1.7% in October as rice prices continue to decline

Philippine inflation remained steady at 1.7% in October, below last year’s 2.3% and within the government target. Lower rice prices helped offset...

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Maize News in English

Philippines : DA urges Visayan rice farmers to explore corn production

The Philippines’ Department of Agriculture urged Visayas rice farmers to grow corn after rice planting to boost supply. With only 47,000 hectares...

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Rice News in English

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