By Panay News THE DEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of P1.66 billion to support the government’s Rice Seed Program, aimed at boosting rice production and helping Filipino farmers improve their livelihoods. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the fund release fulfills President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s commitment to support the […]
Government spokesperson provides update on Thai rice export talks with China, as China seeks to continue discussions to meet 500,000-ton import target for this year under state-to-state cooperation, while also negotiating additional rice import quotas for 2026. Siripong Angkasakulkiat, spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, on Tuesday (November 4) provided an update on ongoing negotiations […]
“India is a traditional ally… When Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Mauritius, some agreements were signed. But so far, there is no agreement on rice supply,” said Takesh Luckho, chairman of State Trading Corporation of Mauritius By Prabhudatta Mishra Mauritius, which imports 50,000-60,000 tonnes of rice annually, is keen to have a long-term agreement with […]
Dr Tasneem Ahmad Pakistan’s rice export crisis has once again exposed deep-rooted weaknesses in the country’s agricultural governance. The sharp 28 per cent fall in rice exports during the first quarter of FY26 — from 991,146 tons last year to 712,797 tons — is more than a temporary fluctuation. It signals systemic regulatory and institutional […]
This story was originally published at 20:04 IST on 30 October 2025 NEW DELHI – India must shift focus from ensuring food security to achieving nutritional security and environmental sustainability in rice cultivation, agricultural economist Ashok Gulati said at the Bharat International Rice Conference on Thursday. “We have to go from filling stomachs and food […]
This is Singapore’s first memorandum of cooperation on rice trade. Abigail Ng GYEONGJU, South Korea: Singapore and Vietnam on Thursday (Oct 30) signed an agreement that will see Vietnam support the unimpeded export of a mutually agreed quantity of rice to Singapore on agreed terms when requested by the government. The memorandum of cooperation on […]
‘Securing global and regional partnerships is essential for ensuring a stable supply of rice for Singapore,’ says Minister Grace Fu. Shikhar Gupta [SINGAPORE] Singapore and Vietnam on Thursday (Oct 30) signed a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) on rice trade at the Apec Economic Leaders’ Week in Gyeongju, South Korea. Under the MOC, Vietnam will support […]
Trade ties get big push at Apec meeting in South Korea NEWSPAPER SECTION: News, WRITER: Post Reporters Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will ask Chinese President Xi Jinping to expedite China’s consideration of purchasing 500,000 tonnes of Thai rice when the two leaders meet at the Apec summit in South Korea. “I will use the opportunity […]
By Leander C. Domingo IN a landmark development that can boost the nation’s food security, the National Food Authority (NFA) broke ground on a cutting-edge, P800-million warehouse facility in Cauayan City, Isabela on Oct. 21, 2025. This state-of-the-art Cauayan City Modern Warehouse project, backed by the Japanese government, promises to revolutionize how the country procures, […]
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan — The Provincial Government of Pangasinan, under the leadership of Governor Ramon V. Guico III, has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the National Food Authority (NFA) on October 27, 2025 to strengthen local rice production and provide greater support to Pangasinan farmers. The signing ceremony was led by Governor Guico, […]
