Panay News, Author at AgriInsite

Philippines : Insect pests attack sugarcane farms in northern NegOcc

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is addressing a red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation in sugarcane farms in northern Negros Occidental. A...

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Maize News in English

Boosting Corn Yields : DA-6 rolls out fertilization strategy training in Capiz

Eighty farmers in Tapaz, Capiz, joined a DA-BSWM training on Adaptive Balanced Fertilization Strategy (ABFS) for corn, promoting soil health and increased...

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Sugar News in English

Philippines : SRA mulls export, buying program to address declining sugar prices

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is considering two strategies to address the falling sugar prices. Industry groups, including UNIFED and SGABI, have...

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Sugar News in English

Philippines : Sugar farmers, workers alarmed over artificial sweeteners

Sugar farmers and workers in the Philippines expressed concern over the rising import and use of artificial sweeteners like sucralose, aspartame, and...

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English

Sugar farmers urge SRA to begin preps for incoming crop year

BACOLOD City – The Confederation of Sugarcane Producers’ Associations (CONFED) urged the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) to consult with the industry on...

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Sugar News in English

SRA to conduct sugarcane and field sampling following Kanlaon eruption

BACOLOD City – The eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on June 3, producing a 5,000-meter plume, prompted the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) to...

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Rice News in English

Recto proposes lower rice import tariff

DOF Secretary Ralph Recto suggests temporarily lowering rice import tariffs to alleviate market prices. He highlights the decreasing world rice prices and...

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Sugar News in English

Sugar federations demand inclusive plan for importation amid potential shortage

BACOLOD City – Amid potential sugar shortages due to El Niño, leading sugar federations urge a strategic and transparent importation plan. Following...