By JON VIKTOR D. CABUENAS, GMA Integrated News The National Food Authority (NFA) is looking to distribute some 150,000 metric tons (MT) of rice from its buffer stock once a national food security emergency is declared, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Wednesday. According to the DA, the NFA plans to release around 3 million […]
The committee approved measures to ensure a steady supply of essentials and strict monitoring during Ramadan. The government will import rice, fertiliser and diesel and procure sugar and lentil from local suppliers to meet the domestic demands. Advisers’ Council Committee on Government Purchase (ACCGP) in a meeting on Tuesday, with Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed […]
Jovee Marie N. de la Cruz. RICE importers remained under scrutiny as the House Quinta Committee, also known as the Murang Pagkain Super-Comm, continued its investigation into their role in sustaining high rice prices despite a reported landed cost of P36 per kilo. During Tuesday’s hearing of the joint panel, chaired by Albay Rep. Jose […]
By Staff Report. LAHORE: The Chinese company BGI Group has offered a pilot project for rice and corn cultivation in Punjab along with planting GMO cotton to yield more production. It will also collaborate for cancer treatment and genetic testing in Punjab. Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Chinese BGI Group Chairman Wang Jian. […]
By Our Correspondent. KARACHI: The Central Standing Committee on Rice Production & Export Promotion, chaired by Rafique Suleman, convened a crucial meeting at the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) to discuss pressing issues and future opportunities for the rice sector. Suleman, former chairperson of the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP), […]
WRITER: Reuters Thailand’s rice exports are seen falling about 24% to 7.5 million metric tonnes this year, the Commerce Ministry reported on Tuesday. The lower forecast was due to the resumption of exports from India and improved volumes from other rice producers, Arada Fuangtong, head of the ministry’s Foreign Trade Department, told a media conference. […]
Sum Manet / Khmer Times. The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) Friday held high-level discussions with three Japanese leading rice importers, focusing on enhancing Cambodian rice exports to the Japanese market. Samheng Bora, Secretary of State of MoC and Chairman of the Export Promotion Task Force, along with the Undersecretary of State, led the discussions in […]
The trend of declining rice consumption has been consistent since Statistics Korea began tracking it in 1962. Song Seung-hyun ,The Korea Herald SEOUL – Per capita rice consumption in South Korea reached an all-time low in 2024, continuing a decades-long decline, according to new government data. A report released by Statistics Korea shows that the […]
By GMA Integrated News. The Department of Agriculture (DA) urged the public to report overpriced rice amid the looming declaration of a food security emergency. “Reminder, we have #DABantayPresyo. If you notice unusually high prices, take a picture and send it using that hashtag,” Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said in a statement on […]
Manila (Agenzia Fides) – In an effort to curb the rise in rice prices, the Manila government has set a limit of 58 pesos per kilogram for imported rice, after carrying out “extensive consultations” with importers, retailers and government agencies. The measure, which came into effect on January 20, provides for a gradual reduction in […]
