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AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee lauded the recent approval of the National Food Authority (NFA) Council to buy local palay for a higher price to beef up the country’s rice buffer stock. According to the NFA Council, the approved increase in the procurement price of rice will give them flexibility to compete with private […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. said the Department of Agriculture is not considering the proposed imposition of suggested retail price (SRP) on farm products, particularly rice. “We’re not doing it. Prices of rice and other agricultural products in international markets like Thailand and other countries are volatile and fluctuating due to El Nino. Hence, […]
The Office of the Provincial Agricultural Services (OPAS) conducted the distribution of Rice Assistance and Agricultural Materials led by OIC Assistant Agriculturist Gina Suasba together with Municipal Mayor Benjamin Ver and Vice Mayor Oscar Amigo with the Municipal Agriculture Officers and staff at the Municipal Gymnasium in Jipapad, Eastern Samar recently. OPAS OIC Assistant Gina […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. assured lawmakers that his agency is closely watching the market and is taking steps to assure sufficient supply of food items at affordable prices, particularly rice, sugar, and onions. Appearing before the Committee on Agriculture and Food of the House of Representatives, Tiu Laurel said he gave importers less than […]
The Department of Agriculture – National Food Authority (DA-NFA) highlights its vital role in achieving country’s food security during its 51st founding anniversary recently. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., whose message was delivered by Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban, reminded the agency of its mandate anchored on maintaining sufficient rice buffer stock sourced from Filipino farmers. “You have […]
Rice farmers can now sell their unhusked rice or palay to the National Food Authority (NFA) at a higher and more competitive rate, following the decision of the National Food Authority Council chaired by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The resolve, which was announced by the President and concurrent Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary, was made […]
With the theme, “Masaganang Palay at Bigas, Maunlad na Pilipinas,” the 16th National Rice Technology Forum (NRTF) was launched recently in Hagonoy and Digos City, Davao del Sur. The three-day event, which drew a thousand of participants from the different parts of the country, aimed at promoting the adoption of yield-boosting rice technologies by showcasing […]
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee has filed a measure to make rice production profitable for farmers and make the staple food cheaper for consumers via a subsidy program that will be provided for the country’s 2.6 million rice farmers. “Napakababa po ng kita ng ating mga magsasaka, kulang na kulang sa kanilang pangangailangan. Madalas […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved the recommendation to impose mandated price ceilings on rice in the whole country to ensure reasonably priced and conveniently accessible staple food to Filipinos amid the alarming increase in its retail prices in the market. Executive Order No. 39 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin recently stated that President Marcos […]
Lawmakers led by Davao City First Congressional District Representative Paolo Duterte have proposed the construction of postharvest facilities in every palay-producing city and municipality in the country to help raise farmers’ incomes and lower rice prices. Duterte said the construction of these postharvest facilities could begin with building a rice mill and a warehouse in […]