The Manila Times, Author at AgriInsite

ADB to invest $500M to boost Philippine rice sector

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will invest $500 million in the Philippine rice sector from 2025–2030 to support sustainable, low-carbon production. Part...

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Sugar News in English

Bug attack in Negros sugar plantations alarming – SRA,Philippines

The Red-Striped Soft Scale Insect (RSSI) infestation in Negros Island has rapidly expanded, affecting 424.82 hectares and threatening over 60% of the...

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Rice News in English

Rice farmers learn low-carbon solutions

Over 100 rice value chain stakeholders joined a Searca-led workshop in Nueva Ecija on April 23 to explore low-carbon farming, climate-smart technologies...

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Rice News in English

‘Mutant’ rice strain developed

PhilRice and partners have developed 11NB10, a mutant rice strain with a superior root system that boosts nutrient uptake and drought tolerance....

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Sugar News in English

Philippines : El Niño to affect 2025 sugar production – SRA

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) expects 1.78 million metric tons of raw sugar this year due to El Niño's impact. Farmers face...

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Sugar News in English

Philippines : Deferred sugar order may take effect in March

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) plans to implement Sugar Order (SO) 06 in March, imposing import clearance fees on sugar-based products. Initially...

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Rice News in English

Philippines : NFA rice stocks released to local govts to stabilize prices

The Philippine Department of Agriculture has begun releasing rice stocks from the National Food Authority to local governments to stabilize prices amid...

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Rice News in English

Philippines : DA, retailers tie up to sell cheaper rice

The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) is partnering with major retailers like SM, Robinsons, 7-Eleven, Puregold, and MerryMart to make affordable rice...