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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) expects the Philippines to import less rice this year due to improved local production, favorable weather, and higher carryover stocks.

The Malagasy government aims for self-sufficiency in rice production by 2027, targeting 6 million tons in 2024 and 11 million tons by 2030. 

Farmers in Niger State, particularly those in Katcha, Lapai, Wushishi and Gbako LGAs, have recorded bumper harvests in this year's rice farming season.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has increased the monthly allocation for the beneficiaries of its cheaper rice program to 30 kilos.

Many rice producers plan to raise production volumes by an increase in cropping area this year to cope with the ongoing shortage of rice supply.

AMID allegations of politicking over the distribution of government-purchased rice in some barangays in Cebu City, the Department of Social Welfare and Services (DSWS) clarified that the funding used for the procurement of the rice came from its budget.

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) said importers have reduced their overseas rice purchases in anticipation of a better local harvest

WHILE declining global rice quotations could offer relief for Filipino consumers, the government would be hard-pressed to boost support for local farmers, according to an economist.

KIDAPAWAN CITY — Rice from the recent harvest in neighboring rice-producing provinces is now flooding the mega market in this city, bringing prices down to the delight of consumers.

Takashi Takanashi, head of the Spice House Co., a company based in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture