The Manila Times, Author at AgriInsite

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...

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Rice News in English

Philippines : DA to provide rice seeds to farmers

The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 2 (DA-RFO2) has issued a directive for the immediate delivery of rice seeds to farmers...

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Rice News in English

Rice salinity issues discussed in Thailand

The 3rd International Conference on Rice for the Future 2024, held in Thailand, addressed rice challenges like salinity. Glenn Gregorio, Searca director,...

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Sugar News in English

Manila: Refined sugar imports plunge to 66,325 MT

Imported refined sugar in the Philippines fell dramatically to 66,325 metric tons from 730,430 MT last year, with comfortable raw sugar stocks....

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Rice News in English

Congestion not behind rice import delays, says Customs

The Bureau of Customs (BoC) clarified that rice shipments at Manila ports are awaiting consignees to pay taxes and complete documentation, denying...

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Sugar News in English

Bacolod City marks 170 years of sugarcane spirit

Bacolod City's economy flourishes with annual revenues of P4.2 billion, driven by the sugarcane industry, tourism, and real estate. The sugarcane sector...

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Sugar News in English

Philippine : DA wants to expand sugar law coverage

The Department of Agriculture (DA) plans to expand benefits under the Sugarcane Industry Development Act (SIDA), including fuel subsidies, liming, fertilization programs,...