In past years, military trucks and buses weren't stopped even during rice transplanting. But this year, no organizations—not even the military—are getting a pass
MANILA, Philippines — The country’s rice stocks rose by 14 percent to its highest level this year at over 2.3 million metric tons (MT) in May, the Philippine Statistics Authority said.
The Philippines, the world’s top rice importer, is looking to diversify from its largest supplier, Vietnam, to ensure steady supplies and competitive prices at home.
Japan's agriculture minister is reviewing the country's rice distribution system as part of efforts to try and reduce the surge in prices of the staple food.
Japan will set up a minister-level meeting as early as this week to address the supply of rice, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said in parliament on Monday
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