By Franco Jose C. Baroña. THE Philippines has overtaken all other countries to become the world’s top rice importer in 2024, an ominous milestone that experts warn signals not progress but the disintegration of the nation’s food security. A landmark policy paper released this week by the Integrated Rural Development Foundation (IRDF) paints a stark […]
Justin McCurry in Tokyo The political and cultural insulation of Japan’s beloved grain is falling apart, and experts warn the country’s relationship with the staple will have to adapt. It’s cheap, filling and a time-honoured way for office workers to calm their hunger pangs. Lunchtime diners at fast-food restaurants in central Tokyo are here for […]
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Sunday that it will lower the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice to P43 per kilo from P45 starting July 1. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said the reduction is “in response to the recent decline in global rice prices.” “This food security initiative […]
Source: Agro Spectrum India. Vietnam continues to dominate the Philippines’ rice import market, accounting for nearly 90 per cent of the country’s rice shipments. Despite efforts by the Philippines to diversify its sources, Vietnam remains the primary supplier, providing the vast majority of the rice imported into the country. This heavy reliance underscores Vietnam’s critical […]
South Korean rice exports to Japan are gaining momentum, with total shipments expected to hit 830 tons in 2025 as a supply shortage continues to drive up demand across Japan. According to Nonghyup Trading (NH Trading) and other sources on Tuesday, Korea exported 185 tons of rice to Japan in just over a month. The […]
naveenika The Philippines, the world’s top rice importer, is now looking to broaden its supplier base beyond Vietnam to secure more stable supply and competitive prices. Speaking on Friday, Philippines Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel shared that the department is in discussions with private importers about sourcing rice from countries like India, Pakistan, Cambodia, and […]
By Neil Jerome Morales and Cliff Harvey Venzon The Philippines, the world’s top rice importer, plans to look beyond its dominant supplier, Vietnam, to ensure steady supplies and competitive prices at home. The agriculture department is in talks with private importers on purchases from producers like India, Pakistan, Cambodia and Myanmar, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu […]
Riya Mala – Multimedia Journalist The Ba Rice Farmers Association is urging farmers to utilize their vacant land for production, highlighting the significant government grants and expanded services from Fiji Rice available to support them. Rajesh Singh is encouraging farmers to seize these opportunities to boost productivity and profitability. Singh says that with the right […]
By Susan Reidy BAGHDAD, IRAQ — US rice sales to Iraq have reached 220,000 tonnes for 2025, following delays last season that prevented the nation from fulfilling its memorandum of understanding. The most recent was a sale of 44,000 tonnes of US long grain which will set sail later this fall, said USA Rice. Iraq […]
Despite this downturn, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) projects that the Philippines will remain the world’s leading rice importer in 2025, with imports expected to rise to 5.4 million tonnes, and further increase to 5.5 million tonnes in 2026. Hanoi (VNA) – By the end of May 2025, the Philippines has observed a […]
