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Senate, House nearing deal on rice tariff law

House Speaker Martin Romualdez announced significant progress in discussions with Senate President Francis Escudero regarding amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL)....

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Rice exports exceed expectations, reach record $3.6bn

"Record rice production of 9.9 million tons in FY24 propels Pakistan's exports to $3.6 billion, surpassing expectations. Non-Basmati sector leads, aided by...

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NFA to keep building up rice buffer stock

The National Food Authority (NFA) has exceeded its first-half 2024 palay procurement target, acquiring 3.37 million 50-kg bags, totaling 168,262 metric tons....

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Why direct seeding of rice (DSR) is yet to pick up in Punjab

Despite benefits like 15-20% water savings and faster maturation, Punjab's direct seeding of rice (DSR) faces slow adoption. Last year, only 1.73...

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Increased rice imports may still boost farmers’ competitiveness fund

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is expected to become the world's largest rice importer in 2024, with imports projected at 4.6 million...

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Rice farmers slam diesel price hike, ‘unhelpful’ subsidy programmes

The Malaysian rice industry faces uncertainty due to a significant rise in diesel prices after the government withdrew subsidies, affecting over 260,000...