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NEW DELHI: Coal-fired power plant pollution poses a serious threat to India’s food security.

MANILA: The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday (Feb 4) announced its plan to reduce the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) 

Rice prices in the Philippines continued their downtrend in the first month of 2025

CONSUMERS will soon be able to buy rice at P35 per kilo with the declaration of a food security emergency, the National Food Authority (NFA) announced on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

The government previously increased the government purchase price to Rp 6,500 (40 US cents) per kilogram, which was deemed a reasonable figure to ensure welfare for smallholders.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday announced a downward adjustment in the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice, as the agency seeks to reduce this even further moving forward.

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) intends to lift the food security emergency on rice “as soon as possible,” according to its official.

Vietnam's rice exports from Jan. 1-15 reached 268,700 tons worth nearly US$165.7 million, up 38.7% in volume and 23.28% in value year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Food Association.

Retail rice prices in Dhaka have risen by Tk2 to Tk3 per kilogramme due to alleged supply shortage, despite steady wholesale market prices over the past five days.

Grocery store chain operator MerryMart Grocery Centers Inc. has entered into an agreement with the Department of Agriculture (DA)

Pakistan has achieved a remarkable progress in rice exports during the first half of the current fiscal year

The best way is to allow the market forces to work, and intervene when there is domination of single or few players in determining prices of paddy and rice or any other malpractices

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) plans to partner with major retail chains to sell cheaper rice at supermarkets and convenience stores nationwide

Japan's farm minister on Friday said the government plans to release its stockpiled rice for the first time

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is urging retailers to comply with the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) of P58 for imported rice, which took effect on Monday, Jan. 20

India's rice exports held steady in 2024 despite New Delhi's export curbs

India remains a key source due to lower import costs and affordable prices, says the food advisor