All posts tagged "Philippines"
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574Rice News in EnglishPhilippines : Rice tariffs to rise to 20% on Jan 16 as import ban ends
The Philippines will raise rice import tariffs from 15% to 20% starting January 16, with a two-week window to use the lower...
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555Sugar News in EnglishPhilippines sugar import ban extended until Dec. 2026 —DA
The Philippines will keep its sugar import ban until December 2026 to protect local producers. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said...
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601Rice News in EnglishPhilippines faces rice crisis amid Vietnam’s rising export prices, domestic production decline
Vietnam’s shift toward premium rice like ST25 threatens Philippine rice security. Heavy reliance on Vietnam for imports exposes consumers to price shocks...
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421Wheat News in EnglishUS eyes expansion in Philippines as food demand hits record highs
The US aims to expand agricultural exports to the Philippines, its ninth-largest market at $3.5 billion. Rising population, easing inflation, and strong...
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537Sugar News in EnglishBacolod-Philippines : Sugarcane farmers seek government help as prices slide sharply
Philippine sugarcane groups NFSP and PANAYFED urged urgent government intervention as sugar prices slump below production costs. They seek direct state purchases...
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649Rice News in EnglishPhilippines : Rice imports to hit below 4MT in 2026 – DA
The Philippines expects rice imports to decline in 2026 to about 3.6–3.8 million tonnes, down from 4.8 million tonnes in 2024. Tighter...
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788Rice News in EnglishPhilippines plans 500,000-ton rice imports ahead of tariff hike
Philippine authorities will process applications to import 500,000 tons of rice before tariffs rise to 20%. Imports must arrive by mid-February 2026...
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641Rice News in EnglishRice exporters warn of sharp price falls as Philippines halts imports
Vietnam expects to export about eight million tonnes of rice in 2025, potentially ranking second globally, but faces risks from the Philippines...
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571Rice News in EnglishPhilippines : NFA rice auction frees warehouse spaces for local palay buying
The Philippine Department of Agriculture said the National Food Authority freed warehouse space by auctioning nearly 16,000 MT of aging rice stocks....
