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09
Oct

PhilRice: Drones useful in weed control; Can be rolled into integrated pest management for rice farming

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By Conrad M. Cariño AN experiment conducted by the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) demonstrated that utilizing drones for weed control is more efficient compared to the traditional method of applying chemicals, such as using backpack sprayers. The experiment conducted by PhilRice and the Department of Agriculture (DA)-Research Outreach Station for Lowland Development showed that […]

07
Oct

Philrice testing rice farm pest control via drones

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By: Jordeene B. Lagare – Reporter MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) is using drone technology to spray herbicides and manage weeds in rice plantations. According to PhilRice, researchers discovered that drones can effectively control weeds in wet direct-seeded rice, which could transform weed management into a modern farming practice. “This is […]

01
Oct

DA starts expanded P20 rice program in Masbate

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The National Food Authority (NFA) has mobilized truckloads of rice to storm‑ravaged Masbate—one of multiple relief measures ordered by Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr.—to alleviate the suffering of tens of thousands of families hit by Severe Tropical Storm Opong over the weekend. “For one month in Masbate, starting Tuesday, we will be selling […]

30
Sep

Philippines rice import suspension could last to end of 2025 to support local farmers

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By Giselle P. Jordan and Niña Myka Pauline Arceo AN ongoing two-month suspension of rice imports will be extended by at least 30 days as the government moves to shore up palay buying prices, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said on Monday. “I met with the President last week. It was decided that our […]

26
Sep

President Marcos eye longer rice import ban, higher tariff—DA chief

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is moving to tighten the country’s rice import policy by extending the current two-month import suspension and raising tariffs on foreign rice, in a bid to stabilize palay prices and protect Filipino farmers during the peak of the harvest season. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. made the announcement Wednesday, […]

25
Sep

DA urges Visayan rice farmers to explore corn production

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By Tara Yap ILOILO CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) urged rice farmers in the Visayas to explore corn production to beef up the country’s needed supply. “We are looking into corn after rice planting,” said Milo delos Reyes, director of the DA-National Corn Program. “It means, one crop is rice and the other […]

22
Sep

Rice more expensive, meat cheaper in early September

ricenews / 4 months
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Story by Giselle P. Jordan RICE was a bit more expensive while meat was significantly cheaper in early September, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority. Special rice cost P57.06 per kilogram (kg) from Sept. 1-5 compared to P56.87/kg in Aug. 15-17 and P56.65/kg Aug. 1-5. Likewise, well-milled and regular milled rice retailed higher […]

20
Sep

DA chief mulls extension of rice import freeze

ricenews / 5 months
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Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said he is inclined to recommend to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. an extension of the current rice importation moratorium by at least 15 days, citing improvements in local palay prices since the temporary ban was put in place. The rice importation suspension, ordered by President Marcos, covers the […]

16
Sep

Global rice prices to continue downtrend, BMI says

ricenews / 5 months
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By: Jordeene B. Lagare MANILA, Philippines – Global rice prices are projected to drop by 7.9 percent this year on the back of ample supplies, particularly from India, according to a research unit of Fitch Solutions. In a report, BMI slashed its forecast for Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT)-listed second-month rough rice futures in 2025 […]

03
Sep

DA-NIR works to raise palay prices to aid farmers

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by Carla P. Gomez The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Negros Island Region (NIR) is seeking ways to increase the buying price of palay (unmilled rice) to provide needed support to local rice farmers. Jose Albert Barrogo, DA-NIR regional director, said some traders are purchasing palay for a meager P12 to P15 per kilo, […]

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