Philippines rice Archives - Page 40 of 46

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Nov

‘Rice farm mechanization level to hit 3 hp/ha by 2031’

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Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — The average mechanization level of the country’s rice farms could hit three horsepower per hectare (hp/ha) by 2031, improving the sector’s productivity while reducing labor costs, the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) said. PhilMech said it is “confident” the rice mechanization level […]

18
Nov

DA believes rice at P42/kilo balances farmers, consumers needs

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The Department of Agriculture said a retail price of around P42 per kilo for well-milled rice represents a “happy balance” that meets both the needs of Filipino consumers and farmers. “While we aim to drive down food costs, we are also mindful of the needs of our primary stakeholders—our farmers and their families, who work […]

17
Nov

Legal obstacles hamper adoption of genetically modified crops in PH

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By: Jordeene B. Lagare Despite solidifying its position as a leader in biotechnology in Southeast Asia, regulatory hurdles stemming from legal woes hampered the adoption of genetically modified crops in the country. “The Philippines continues to be a leader in biotechnology in Southeast Asia, having been the first in the region to have a regulatory […]

15
Nov

Asia rice: Demand concerns weigh on Vietnam rates

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Reuters BENGALURU, MUMBAI, HANOI, BANGKOK AND BANGLADESH: Vietnam’s rice export prices dipped to their lowest in more than a year on concerns about Indonesian rice imports in the coming year, while India’s rice prices held steady near their lowest levels in 15 months due to burgeoning supplies. Vietnam’s 5% broken rice were offered at their […]

14
Nov

PH rice imports hit record high

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By: Jordeene B. Lagare Philippine rice imports are inching closer to the 4-million metric ton (MT) mark, already surpassing a previous record achieved in 2022, as a confluence of typhoons and El Niño dry spell phenomenon slashed local production. This year through Nov. 7, the country imported 3.896 million MT of rice, with nearly 80 […]

13
Nov

Pakistan seeks PHL guarantee to buy specific volumes of rice

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PAKISTAN is seeking to increase its exports of rice to the Philippines if the latter commits to take up a guaranteed volume, its ambassador to Manila said. “We are the third-largest exporter of rice to Philippines next to Vietnam and Thailand…Our own share is less than 6%. We want to increase that share,” Ambassador Imtiaz […]

13
Nov

PhilRice to distribute climate-ready rice varieties in Visayas

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By John Rey Saavedra CEBU CITY – The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) will distribute drought-tolerant and submergence-tolerant rice varieties to Visayas farmers to boost rice production in the central Philippine region, an official said on Tuesday. Cielo Luz Mondejar, PhilRice-Negros research and development coordinator, said the farmers will also be exposed to new technologies […]

13
Nov

DA cuts Rice-for-All price to P42 per kilo

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By Marita Moaje MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday announced a price cut for rice sold under the Rice-for-All program to PHP42 per kilo from PHP43. In a press release, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., attributed the price cut to the recent tariff cut on imported rice and a decrease in […]

13
Nov

Gov’t program sells rice at P29 per kilo in Negros

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By Mary Judaline Partlow. DUMAGUETE CITY – Following the launch of the Bagong Bayaning Magsasaka (BBM) rice program in Negros Oriental this week, the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) are planning similar events throughout the region in the coming months. Alejandro Rafal, the newly appointed assistant regional director for operations […]

13
Nov

Giant food firm brings hybrid rice program to Northern Samar

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By Sarwell Meniano TACLOBAN CITY – Giant food firm TAO Corp. is introducing 100 percent hybrid rice production in two towns in Northern Samar after having verified the suitability of soil in the province for the cultivation of high-yielding varieties. Jhon Allen Berbon, Northern Samar’s provincial economic development and investment promotions office head, said the […]

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‘Rice farm mechanization level to hit 3 hp/ha by 2031’

DA believes rice at P42/kilo balances farmers, consumers needs

Legal obstacles hamper adoption of genetically modified crops in PH

Asia rice: Demand concerns weigh on Vietnam rates

PH rice imports hit record high

Pakistan seeks PHL guarantee to buy specific volumes of rice

PhilRice to distribute climate-ready rice varieties in Visayas

DA cuts Rice-for-All price to P42 per kilo

Gov’t program sells rice at P29 per kilo in Negros

Giant food firm brings hybrid rice program to Northern Samar

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