All posts tagged "Rice farmers"
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147Rice News in EnglishPhilippines : NFA exec wants RTL amended for rice industry, farmers’ benefits
NFA chief Larry Lacson backed amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law to restore NFA’s market intervention and regulatory powers. He said this...
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125Rice News in EnglishHaryana : Ambala farmers get Rs 3.89-cr incentive for adopting direct seeded rice tech
Adoption of Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) is rising steadily in Ambala, with over 1,400 farmers receiving ₹3.89 crore in incentives in 2025–26...
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153Rice News in EnglishPhilippines : DA eyes 300K MT rice imports as stakeholders vow support for farmers
The Philippines’ DA is considering importing 300,000 MT of rice in February to stabilize supply and prices, while securing commitments from millers...
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227Rice News in EnglishThailand : DFT clarifies farmer groups can export rice without huge stocks
Thailand’s Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) clarified that farmer groups and cooperatives can export boxed or packaged milled rice without maintaining stockpiles....
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226Rice News in EnglishSoaring price, shifting policies deepen woes for Japanese rice farmers
Japanese rice farmers are under pressure from volatile prices and shifting government policies. With average prices at 4,267 yen per 5 kg,...
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237Rice News in EnglishPhilippines Gov’t to consult farmers nationwide to curb rice price manipulation
The Department of Agriculture will consult farmers and lawmakers on House Bill No. 1 (RICE Act), which seeks to amend the Rice...
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382Rice News in EnglishPhilippines : Farmers encouraged to sell their palay to NFA
The National Food Authority (NFA) is urging RSBSA-registered farmers in Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Ifugao, and Mountain Province to sell palay directly to...
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519Rice News in EnglishPhilippines : ‘Rice tariff hike not happening soon’
The Philippine government is unlikely to adjust the current 15% rice tariff soon, as officials seek a balanced solution benefiting both farmers...
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458Rice News in EnglishZinc rice is gaining popularity in India
To address zinc deficiency affecting 30–40% of India’s population, a new biofortified rice variety, *Spoorthi* (GNV 1906), has been introduced. Developed by...
