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Philippines : Over 3,600 hectares of Visayas sugar land infested with RSSI

Red striped soft-scale insect infestation in Visayas sugarcane areas has reached 3,656 hectares, up 262 hectares in a week, affecting over 1,900...

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USDA: Philippines Local rice supply might run short during import ban

The USDA warned that the Philippines’ record rice output in early 2025 may not meet demand during a 60-day import ban starting...

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Philippines : DA wants importers to share responsibility of maintaining rice buffer stock

The Department of Agriculture plans to amend the Rice Tariffication Law to require importers to help maintain the country’s rice buffer stock....

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Philippines-DA studies Filipino shift toward Vietnamese rice

The Department of Agriculture has ordered a study on Filipinos’ growing preference for imported rice, particularly Vietnam’s award-winning ST25 variety. Agriculture Secretary...

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DA chief-Philippines : Rice tariff law ‘threatens to kill’ local rice industry

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. urged amending the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL), warning it undermines farmers and threatens the rice industry...

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Philippines : NFA urges local governments to help raise palay prices

The National Food Authority is urging Bicol local governments to use Financial Assistance to Local Governments (FALGU) funds to add incentives for...

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Philippines : More funding for irrigation to cut reliance on rice imports—DA

The Department of Agriculture says ₱1 trillion is needed to upgrade irrigation for over a million hectares, boosting farm output and reducing...

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Vietnam rice exporters call for action after Philippines halts imports

Vietnamese rice exporters are seeking support after the Philippines, their biggest buyer, announced a two-month import suspension from September 1. The pause...