All posts tagged "Philippines"
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185Sugar News in EnglishPhilippines: Sugar groups seek consultation on sugar importation plan
The National Federation of Sugarcane Planters (NFSP) and Panay Federation of Sugarcane Farmers (Panayfed) urge the government to consult stakeholders on the...
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216Rice News in EnglishPhilippines reduces rice import tax to 15%
HÀ NỘI — The Philippines has slashed rice import taxes from 35% to 15%, effective August 2028, aiming to curb inflation, notably...
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216Sugar News in EnglishPhilippines: Armyworm infestation affects sugarcane crop; Government in action mode to take measures
In response to armyworm infestations affecting corn and sugarcane fields across Negros Occidental's fifth district, both government and private sectors are taking...
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201Rice News in EnglishPhilippines Agriculture Chief Wants Rice Tariff Cut Shortened
Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel suggests a temporary cut in rice import tariffs to 15% for six months to a year,...
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169Rice News in EnglishIncreased 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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226Rice News in EnglishHigh shipping costs dent Vietnam’s rice rates; Indian, Thai variants steady
Vietnam's 5% broken rice export prices dipped to $570-$575 per metric ton due to rising shipping costs, while prices in India and...
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239Rice News in EnglishPhilippine rice imports continue to mount
The Philippines' rice imports surged by 27% to over 2 million MT from January to May, driven by concerns over domestic production...
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219Rice News in EnglishTraders urge govt to lift ban on broken rice export, say policy helped Myanmar
Traders and stakeholders at the Global Rice Conference in Hyderabad urge the government to lift the ban on broken rice export, citing...
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204Rice News in EnglishRice tariff cuts could boost Philippine GDP growth, analyst says
MANILA, Philippines — The impending rice tariff cut could boost the Philippines’ GDP growth by 1.4 percentage points this year, slightly above...
