18,463 MT of imported rice arrive in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — At least 18,463 metric tons of imported rice from Vietnam, Thailand and Pakistan arrived in the Philippines as of Jan. 4, according to the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI).
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Ex-DA chief, farmers’ groups back replacing Sebastian
MANILA, Philippines — Former Department of Agriculture (DA) secretary Leonardo Montemayor and other farmers’ groups yesterday backed the move of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. to implement a major revamp at the agency, after he replaced Undersecretary Leocardio Sebastian as undersecretary for rice industry development, the flagship program of the agency.
Farmgate price of onions down by P40/kilo – SINAG
MANILA, Philippines — The farmgate price of onions went down by P40 per kilo in the Ilocos region amid high demand for the bulbs this holiday season, farmers’ group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) said yesterday.
House to closely monitor prices of basic commodities
MANILA, Philippines — To guard against unscrupulous traders, the House of Representatives would closely monitor the prices of basic commodities this Christmas season, Speaker Martin Romualdez said yesterday.
DA chief joins 3rd SINAG–CAMP Talakayan
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. joins the 3rd Talakayan event organized by the Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) and the Coalition for Agriculture Modernization in the Philippines, Inc. (CAMP) on November 13, 2023.
SINAG–CAMP Talakayan (November 13, 2023)
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. joins the 3rd Talakayan event organized by the Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) and the Coalition for Agriculture Modernization in the Philippines, Inc. (CAMP) on November 13, 2023.
Agri stakeholders: Rice prices could reach ₱60 in coming weeks due to low supply
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 13) — An agricultural group and rice trader fear the retail cost of ordinary rice could reach ₱60 per kilo by next month due to the low supply of the staple grain.