THE Philippines has overtaken all other countries to become the world's top rice importer in 2024, an ominous milestone that ...

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is urging rice-producing nations to take bold, collective action to addres ...

The rice industry is not in crisis—it is in transition to a higher level of productivity and market performance. While stakeholder input is welcomed, it must be grounded in reality, guided by ...

Affordable prices of the staple grain are central to the agenda of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who also helmed the ...

The hybrid rice innovation pathway offers a viable solution to the Philippines’ rice crisis. However, achieving this goal requires addressing high seed costs, investing in sustainable farming ...

MANILA, Philippines — Last March 2024 ... In turn, ASI – a newcomer in the biofertilizer industry – has allegedly been telling existing and potential Bio-N clients, including farmers ...