Tag: Rice Production
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Philippine Rice Sector Thrives Post-Rice Tariffication Law, DA Reports
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced significant progress in the Philippine rice sector since the implementation of the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) in 2019. The law has fostered a collaborative environment among farmers, local governments, and other stakeholders, leading to notable advancements in rice farming. Key to these improvements are initiatives like the Rice…
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Philippines Aims for Record 20.4 Million Metric Tons of Palay in 2025
In a significant push to bolster the nation’s rice production, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has set an ambitious target of 20.4 million metric tons (MMT) of palay for 2025. This goal, announced on January 20, 2025, reflects a hopeful outlook driven by improved weather forecasts and enhanced support for farmers across the country. Agriculture…
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Agriculture Department Stresses Importance of Timely Aid to Farmers for Enhanced Rice Production
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has highlighted the critical need for timely distribution of aid to farmers during the planting season to increase local rice production. This statement follows a directive from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., who emphasized the importance of no delays in providing agricultural support to farmers. DA Spokesperson Arnel de Mesa…
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Farmers in Ilocos Norte Urge Provincial Government to Tackle Water Scarcity
In a recent public dialogue at the capitol session hall in Laoag City, members of the Bonga Pump 2 Irrigators Association from San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, voiced their concerns over a water shortage impacting their rice fields. The group’s president, Willy Mahor, pointed out that the issue stems from a nearby quarry operation, which is…
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Department of Agriculture Foresees Recovery in Rice Production for 2025
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is optimistic about the recovery of local palay production in 2025, following a challenging year marked by natural disasters. In a statement released on January 8, 2025, the DA highlighted the government’s efforts to enhance local rice output, aiming to return to a production level of 20 million metric tons…
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Department of Agriculture Foresees Robust Recovery in Rice Production for 2025
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has expressed a positive outlook for the recovery of local palay production in 2025, following a challenging year marked by natural disasters. In a recent statement, DA spokesperson Arnel De Mesa projected that rice production would rebound to 20 million metric tons, a significant recovery from the setbacks caused by…
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Western Visayas Agriculture Sector Overcomes Challenges in 2024
In 2024, the agriculture sector in Western Visayas demonstrated resilience and maintained its position among the top five performing regions despite facing significant challenges such as El Niño, the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, and the African swine fever (ASF). Dennis Arpia, the Regional Executive Director of the Department of Agriculture (DA), noted that while El…
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Negros Occidental’s Agricultural Sector Boosts Efficiency with New Rice Machinery
In a significant boost to agricultural productivity, the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (DA-PhilMech) has distributed rice machinery and equipment valued at PHP217.076 million to 50 farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCAs) and local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental. The distribution took place during a ceremony at the Provincial Capitol grounds…
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Antique Farmers Receive Machinery to Enhance Rice Production
In a significant boost to rice production in Antique, three farmers’ associations have been equipped with advanced farm machinery. The Department of Agriculture (DA) handed over the equipment, which includes two rice combine harvesters and a four-wheel drive tractor, to the associations in a ceremony held in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique. The recipients include…
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