Department of Agriculture (DA) Archives

Are U.S. corn growers benefitting from Canada’s biofuel policies?

In 2024, U.S. ethanol exports reached a record 1.91 billion gallons, with Canada accounting for 35% of these exports. However, recent trade...

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Rice News in English

Gov’t cuts imported rice max suggested retail price to P45

The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced a reduction in the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice from P49 to P45...

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Rice News in English

Philippines : Agri dept, NHA to put KADIWA stores in housing projects

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Housing Authority (NHA) are collaborating to establish KADIWA stores in government housing projects, aiming...

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Rice News in English

Philippines : Restore 35% rice tariff, agri group tells gov’t

The Philippines' Department of Agriculture expects record-high palay output of 20.4 million MT in 2025, recovering from El Niño and storms. President...

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Rice News in English

Philippines DA: Max SRP for imported rice may drop further

The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) expects the suggested retail price (SRP) of imported rice to drop further from P49 per kilo,...

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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 prioritises funds to rice farmers

The Philippine Department of Agriculture plans to distribute funds to rice farmers to boost 2025 palay output. The Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund...

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Sugar News in English

Philippines : SRA chief upbeat on unified support from sugar industry stakeholders

SRA Administrator Pablo Luis Azcona is optimistic about industry support for Sugar Order No. 2, which allows voluntary local sugar purchases for...

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Sugar News in English

Philippines : SRA to support millgate prices by holding raw sugar in reserve

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) plans a limited voluntary purchasing program for 300,000 MT of raw sugar to stabilize farmgate prices, which...