Dominique Nicole Flores – Philstar.com MANILA, Philippines — How much should rice prices be to ensure affordability for Filipinos while remaining fair to producers? For the Department of Agriculture, the answer is P42 per kilo of rice. But for peasant groups, there are nuances in pricing that need to be addressed. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu […]
by Liana Wait, UC Davis Rice is a staple food crop for more than half the world’s population, but most farmers don’t grow high-yielding varieties because the seeds are too expensive. Researchers from the University of California’s Davis and Berkeley campuses have identified a potential solution: activating two genes in rice egg cells that trigger […]
Commerce Ministry reports that export prices have risen by up to 24% in boost for farmers. The Commerce Ministry has announced an increase in Thai rice prices for 2024, with both export prices and paddy prices on the rise. Jasmine rice has seen a significant price increase, with premium varieties fetching 16,000 baht per tonne. […]
At the multi stakeholder COP29 panel discussion , ADB’s $14 billion food security commitment and the emerging partnerships reflecting the urgency of fostering sustainable and inclusive agricultural systems were highlighted, paving the way for bold and transformative innovations across sustainable agricultural practices, nutrition-focused interventions, and global resilience in Asia Pacific During the first week of […]
WRITER: Phusadee Arunmas The Commerce Ministry is monitoring the new harvest season of paddy rice, with a plan to implement support measures as approved by the National Rice Policy Committee (NRPC) to help farmers. Wittayakorn Maneenetr, a spokesman for the Commerce Ministry, said the Internal Trade Department is monitoring the price of paddy rice for […]
By Adrian H. Halili, Reporter IMPORTERS are cornering much of the value from the lowering of rice tariffs, with prices not falling as much as they should have, a farmers’ federation said. “Right now, the benefit from the lower tariffs is being captured mostly by importers, wholesalers and retailers,” Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) National […]
By Abdu Abdullahi Sir: The national treasurer of Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria ( RIFAN), Sadiq Daware has provided a diagnostic basis for the inevitable rice revolution in Nigeria with his estimation of over 12 million rice farmers cultivating an average of 0.5 hectare for two or three farming cycles annually, with an average output […]
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 […]
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 […]
Due to late commencement of milling, there is not enough room in government warehouses in Punjab to house the fresh crop as the national granary is already loaded with the last season’s produce. Harpreet Bajwa CHANDIGARH: Punjab is on the crest of a paddy procurement crisis — on a scale not witnessed in at least […]
