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 ...

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 ...

The Philippines’ overseas rice purchases already breached the 1 million MT mark. The Bureau of Plant Industry reported a 1.32-million MT volume as of May 2. Vietnam accounted for 84.8 percent or ...

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 ...