Tag: Rice
UNDER FOOD SECURITY EMERGENCY STATUS: DA to impose P55/kilo MSRP on imported rice
The government expects retail prices of rice to drop with the food security emergency in effect and the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) of imported rice lowered to...
DA declares food security emergency on rice
NFA now authorized to release stock for public sale
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has officially declared a food security emergency on rice based on...
Thai govt sees rice exports falling over 20% this year
BANGKOK- Thailand’s rice exports are seen falling about 24 percent to 7.5 million metric tons this year, the commerce ministry said on Tuesday.
The lower...
DA forms retail chains alliances for cheap rice wider distribution
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking partnerships with major retail chains to expand the availability of affordable rice across the country.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco...
NFA seeks P9B more funds to meet rice buffer mandate
The National Food Authority (NFA) needs P9 billion in additional funds to be able to comply with the increase in the national rice buffer stock mandated by the amended Rice Tariffication...
