Rice prices in the Philippines continued its downtrend in the first month of 2025, with the inflation rate for the grain staple contracting for the first time in nearly four years, amid a trend of ...

The Philippines’ inflation settled at 2.9 percent in January 2025, within the government’s target range of 2 percent to 4 ...

Headline inflation settled at 2.9 percent, unchanged from December 2024 as lower rice prices helped offset the increase in ...

Losses of up to P2.25 billion will be absorbed by the government due to the sale of subsidized rice in the market during the ...

The Philippines yesterday declared a food security emergency in order to bring down the price of rice, which officials said ...

Federation of Free Farmers Cooperative chief Raul Montemayor tells Rappler the release of NFA stocks at P35 per kilo may not prompt private traders to sell at lower prices since it means losing money ...

Rice cultivation is responsible for around 12% of global methane emissions, and these emissions are expected to increase with global warming and as the human population continues to grow. Now, ...

The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) urged farmers to take proactive steps against potential pest infestations early this year. PhilRice said historical data from 1994 to 2024 compiled by ...

The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday declared a food security emergency for rice due to an “extraordinary” spike in ...

Rice is the basis of life for many people. An international research team involving researchers from Würzburg wants to make ...

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday issued Department Circular No. 03 declaring a food security ...