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Retail prices of rice are expected to go up as a result of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s

THE suspension of rice imports for 60 days is not likely to drive inflation due to ample supplies of the staple grain

Rice farmers in Abakaliki have raised concerns over incessant rainfall, which they say is threatening the 2025 rice production and harvest.

THE Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) and the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand

Extreme weather patterns and events resulting from climate change are causing the prices of food products, such as coffee

Jakarta. The Indonesian government will release 1.3 million tons of rice from national reserves into the market to curb rising prices and maintain supply stability

Japan is poised to reverse its long-standing policy of limiting rice production

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos has ordered a 60-day suspension on rice importation

Farmers showing interest to plant hybrids, which offer higher yields and returns

The government has shortened the tender submission period for importing 4 lakh tonnes of rice, according to a decision of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs today.

MANILA — The 60-day suspension of rice importation will not result in increased prices of rice, according to the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development. 

Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., on Wednesday announced a 60-day suspension of rice importation beginning on Sept. 1, 2025, in a bid to protect Filipino farmers.

MANILA, Philippines — Rice prices may go up if the proposed import ban pushes through as it may result in tighter supply of the staple nationwide

Vietnam surpassed Thailand to become the world’s second largest rice exporter in the first half of 2025

Tokyo (Jiji Press) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tuesday that his government will seek to increase the country’s rice production

President Ferdinand Marcos has ordered a 60-day suspension on rice importation

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is recommending an increase in tariffs on imported rice and a temporary suspension