Posts By Manila Bulletin
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67Rice News in EnglishEl Niño risks, drying Shortages threaten Philippines’ rice reserves—NFA
The Philippines’ NFA may miss its 790,000-tonne palay procurement target as strong El Niño risks threaten production. The agency has procured only...
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78Rice News in EnglishUSDA raises Philippine rice import forecast amid persistent crop deficit
The USDA projects Philippine rice imports will reach 5.7 million metric tons in 2027 to offset domestic production shortfalls caused by dry...
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70Sugar News in EnglishPhilippines secures additional 9,151-MT US sugar export quota
The Philippines received an additional 9,151 MTRV U.S. raw sugar export quota for FY2027, raising its allocation to 154,386 MTRV. However, meeting...
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99Rice News in EnglishWorsening El Nino threatens Asia with drought, potentially raising food prices globally
A potentially record-breaking El Niño is raising risks to agriculture across Asia, Africa and South America, with drought threatening rice and palm...
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176Rice News in EnglishPhilippines : End-July rice imports jump 27% as gov’t builds buffer for El Niño
Philippine rice imports rose 27% year-on-year to 3.27 million tonnes by July as the government builds stocks ahead of El Niño. Rice...
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199Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishPhilippines biofuel growth hits brakes as high pump prices squeeze demand
The USDA forecasts the Philippines' biofuel consumption to grow 1–2% in 2026, with fuel ethanol reaching 875 million litres and biodiesel 350...
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178Rice News in EnglishPhilippine rice farms target tech boost to cut costs, prevent crop loss
The Philippines aims to raise rice farm mechanisation to 3.40 hp/ha by 2031 under the expanded RCEF programme. Increased machinery deployment is...
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217Sugar News in EnglishPhilippines keeps US sugar quota, climbs to second-largest
The Philippines has secured a 145,235 MTRV raw sugar export quota to the U.S. for FY2027, retaining the second-largest allocation under the...
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232Rice News in EnglishPhilippine : DA plans to tie rice imports to industry investments
The Philippines is considering allowing rice imports only by traders investing in rice mills and processing facilities under the proposed RICE Act...
