Manila Bulletin, Author at AgriInsite

Philippines rice imports surge past 4-million tons to cushion drought shock

The Philippines imported 4.07 million tonnes of rice from January to September, up 24% year-on-year, led by Vietnam with 2.73 million tonnes....

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Rice News in English

Philippines – DA warns against forcing rice prices down despite high inflation, urges cuts in power, supply chain costs

The Philippines’ Department of Agriculture urged the government to reduce electricity costs and improve agricultural supply chains rather than force rice prices...

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Rice News in English

Philippines to buy up to 200,000 MT of US rice yearly

The Philippines plans to source up to 200,000 tonnes of rice annually from the US, following a PRISM-USA Rice MOU covering 100,000...

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Rice News in English

El 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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Rice News in English

USDA 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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Sugar News in English

Philippines 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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Rice News in English

Worsening 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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Rice News in English