Fertilizer management plays a crucial role in rice production for several reasons. Firstly, it is necessary to achieve optimum yield. By providing the right balance of nutrients, fertilizers support the healthy growth and development of rice plants, leading to higher productivity and maximizing...
Senator Cynthia A. Villar, chairperson of the Senate agriculture and food committee, is elated with the recognition given by the World Bank (WB) to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) or Republic Act No. 11203 as a "strategic policy reform.” The WB lauded the RTL as "indicative of the true spirit of...
After getting reports from teachers in various regions on the “poor quality” of rice they have received from the government, a group arranged a dialogue with the National Food Authority (NFA) to address the issue. (Photo from Unsplash) “We handed over the reports and documentation received...
A total of 6,000 sacks of allegedly undocumented rice worth P12.76 million have been seized by the Philippine Navy (PN) from a motor vessel while patrolling the waters of Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, authorities reported on Friday, June 23. *(Photo by Philippine Navy) * Elements of the Naval Forces Western...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is hopeful that the Philippines would achieve 100-percent rice sufficiency or even higher if the farming mechanisms currently in place are successful. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) In his vlog, Marcos said the...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Agriculture (DA) to study a proposal to set up silos to ensure a 30-day buffer stock of rice and corn in the country. *President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo)* Marcos said this as he met members of the...
ILOILO CITY – The provincial government of Iloilo hosted the Visayas cluster workshop of the rice technology transfer program of the Department of Agriculture (DA). RICE industry leaders and officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA) from the Visayas are in Iloilo for the three-day cluster...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is hopeful that the Philippines will soon be at par with its neighbor countries Thailand and Vietnam in terms of rice production. (RTVM Screenshot) Speaking before residents of South Cotabato on Wednesday, June 14, Marcos expressed optimism that with the...
Palay or unhusked rice (MANILA BULLETIN) Four congressmen led by Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte believe that a House probe on the effectiveness of chemical fertilizers in terms of rice production is in order. Villafuerte, Sta Rosa City Rep. Danilo Ramon Fernandez, Bataan 2nd...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said the government is targeting a 97.5-percent rice sufficiency rate for the Philippines in five years as he approved a new agricultural roadmap. *President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Ali Vicoy)* Marcos said this following his approval of the...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has approved the Masagana Rice Industry Development Program (MRIDP) in a bid to achieve the highest possible rice sufficiency while ensuring the welfare of Filipino farmers. *President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Ali Vicoy)* Marcos said this as he led...
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique (PNA) – Vegetables, fruits, and other commodities sold at lower prices, including President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (PBBM) rice sold at P20 per kilo, are available in 16 Kadiwa trading stores in Antique. Engr. Israel de Guzman, general manager of the Jubilee Agila...
