The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to allow the import of rice without permits, in order to address the current shortage of rice. Addressing the media today, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said that rice imports without permits will be allowed until 20 December 2024. He further said that the decision has been […]
Agriculture minister says the 1,000-baht-per-rai subsidy should be delivered to eligible farmers within this year. The Cabinet on Tuesday earmarked 38.58 billion baht to cover subsidies for 4.68 million rice-farming households nationwide this year, Agriculture Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat said. She said the funds would be spent on providing a 1,000 baht per rai subsidy, capped […]
Author: DA Press Office Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. has called for renewed action to curb rice wastage in the Philippines, saying the current levels could feed 2.8 million Filipinos annually. Data from the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) show that household rice wastage decreased to 255,000 metric tons in 2019, down from […]
ECONOMYNEXT – Facing a possible supply shortage in rice in the first quarter of 2025, Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met small and medium-scale rice mill owners to discuss continuous and affordable supply of rice to consumers in the coming months, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. The meeting comes days after heavy rains […]
by Staff Writer. COLOMBO (News 1st): The government has decided to grant permission for the private sector to import rice. Cabinet spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa said that this matter was discussed at yesterday’s Cabinet meeting. During the meeting, all Cabinet ministers had agreed to allow the private sector to import rice. Accordingly, the private […]
by Barbara Mijares Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said on Sunday, Dec. 1, that he is urging farmers in Negros Occidental to try to improve their rice production. The biggest contributor to the increase in the gross domestic product (GDP) of Negros Occidental based on the data of the Philippine Statistics Authority in 2023, is the […]
Thailand’s rice exports may decline in 2025 WRITER: Reuters Thailand’s exports are expected to rise 4% this year, up from a previous forecast of 2% growth, and to increase 1% to 3% in 2025, the Thai National Shippers’ Council reported on Tuesday. Exports, a key driver of the economy, jumped 14.6% in October from a […]
by Staff Writer COLOMBO (News 1st): A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and small and medium-scale rice mill owners took place yesterday (02) at the Presidential Secretariat. During the discussion, the President emphasized the importance of ensuring a continuous and affordable supply of rice to consumers in the coming months. He engaged with the […]
