The widening gap between imports of paddy and domestic production has cast doubts on the government’s commitment to make the country self-reliant in paddy and rice production.
The stagnation in domestic rice production is attributed to various factors including fallow arable land, lack of improved seed varieties, inadequate chemical fertilizers and
TOKYO: Japan’s private-sector rice imports rocketed higher in May as the country grapples with supply shortages that have become a major headache for both consumers and
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s government will allow the import of 40,000 tonnes of rice as a substitute for Keeri Samba, a higher grade, amid a shortfall in production, the
The Food Policy and Security Committee has recommended the importation of 40,000 metric tonnes of rice as a substitute for Keeri Samba, the President’s Media Division (PMD)
Yasir Wardad Rice imports mark a significant rise while wheat imports fall. The country’s food grain import cost is set to be considerably higher than the growth of its
Author: DA Press Office Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said Monday the Department of Agriculture (DA) is delaying a plan to reduce the maximum suggested
By: Jordeene B. Lagare – Reporter MANILA, Philippines – Expectations of a better rice harvest slowed down the arrival of imports into the country, government data
By JON VIKTOR D. CABUENAS, GMA Integrated News The Department of Agriculture on Monday said it will delay plans to reduce the maximum suggested retail price of imported rice,
Downloads
Login
Register
READ
