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Statistics Indonesia Projects 4.1 Million-Ton Increase in 2025 Rice Production

Reporter: Nandito Putra TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Statistics Indonesia (BPS) estimates that the national rice production in 2025 will reach 34.77 million tons. This figure shows a 13.54 percent increase, or 4.15 million tons, compared to last year’s total rice production. Deputy for Distribution and Service Statistics of BPS, Pudji Ismartini, stated that the increase refers […]

Rice supply is stable despite onslaught of typhoon Tino: agri dept

ABS-CBN News MANILA — Rice supply in the Philippines remains stable despite the onslaught of typhoon Tino, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said Tuesday. Typhoon Tino lashed central Philippines on Monday with vicious winds and heavy rains, forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes. Laurel said that farmers had already harvested “almost 80 […]

Philippine President Marcos extends rice import ban until yearend

President Marcos initially suspended importation of regular and well-milled rice for two months from Sept. 1 to Oct. 31 through EO 93 to counter the sharp decline in palay prices ahead of the wet harvest season. Dexter Cabalza: Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the extension of the rice import […]