The initiative combines food affordability with farmer support through government-backed pricing and distribution.

While the liberalisation of the Philippines’ rice market is expected to positively ... particularly in ensuring food security and reducing dependence on imports? SAUD HAMOUD AL HABSI: Oman’s ...

Policies Mohanty mentioned are India’s removal of the import ban on non-Basmati white rice, and the Philippines’ maximum suggested retail price on imported rice plus efforts to crack down on ...

MANILA - The Philippines may extend reduced import tariffs on rice and other commodities beyond 2023 to ease pressure on inflation, which remained above target last month, officials said.

NUEVA ECIJA, Philippines — In the Philippines, people say, “Bigas ay buhay”: “Rice is life.” It’s a neutral canvas for every meal. Other foods are often served as “ulam,” the ...

By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Senior Reporter TARIFF SCHEMES like seasonal duties are not enough to stabilize rice supply ...

MANILA, Philippines — The country’s rice imports have reached almost 570,000 ... imported by the industry is “largely a preemptive strategy” against the anticipated adverse impact of ...

The Philippines, one of the world's largest rice buyers, has announced a reduction in rice import taxes from 35% to 15%, effective from early this August through 2028. This can be seen as the latest ...

The United States anticipates a hike in agricultural exports to the Philippines this year amid several sectors’ expansion and ...

Affordable prices of the staple grain are central to the agenda of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who also helmed the ...

With the sustainable agriculture and rural development strategy by 2030 with a ... will study the opportunities to import machinery and technologies from Vietnam to apply in rice cultivation in the ...