Philippines Archives

USDA: Philippine wheat imports to drop amid softening feed demand

The Philippines is expected to import 7.2 million MT of wheat in 2025–2026, down 3% from earlier estimates, due to weaker feed...

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Sugar News in English

SRA: Philippines sugar output to hit 2 million metric tons

MANILA – The Philippines’ sugar production may exceed two million metric tons (MT), surpassing the Sugar Regulatory Administration’s (SRA) forecast of 1.782...

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Rice News in English

Philippines : CamSur farmers use bio-fertilizers to increase rice production

Farmers in Camarines Sur are shifting to bio-fertilizers as a cost-effective, eco-friendly alternative to chemical fertilizers. Supported by the Department of Agriculture-Bicol,...

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Rice News in English

Philippines : Global rice prices increased in May as demand grew

Benchmark global rice prices rose in May, driven by increased demand for fragrant varieties like Basmati and Thai Hom Mali, and currency...

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Rice News in English

Philippines : D.A. plans to lower MSRP on imported rice to P43/kilo in July

To ease inflation, the Marcos Jr. administration will cut the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) of imported rice from P45 to P43...

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Rice News in English

Philippines : Cheaper rice sales hit P77M as of May

As of mid-May 2025, the Philippine Department of Agriculture sold ₱77.36 million worth of discounted rice through three programs. The Rice-for-All program...

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Sugar News in English

Philippines : SRA seeks emergency powers to curb sugarcane pest infestation

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is urgently seeking emergency powers to combat a fast-spreading red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation on Negros...