Agriculture
NFA buffer stock exceeds H1 target
The National Food Authority (NFA) continues to procure palay despite the inclement weather, sustaining the favorable prices enjoyed by farmers as it builds up buffer stocks to cover rice requirements in case of emergency.
Five-month PH rice imports 2.4 million metric tons – ISDA
The Philippines has imported 2.3 million metric tons of rice in the first five months of the year, according to US Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates.
USDA-FSIS issues public health alert on illegally import Philippine canned goods
The Food Safety and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a public health alert regarding ready-to-eat meat and poultry products...
SRA plans exporting raw sugar to the US after three-year absence
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is seeking public comment on the planned export of raw sugar to the United States after a three-year absence.
DA expands cheap rice program to three more locations
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has expanded its P29-a-kilo rice program to three more Kadiwa centers in Metro Manila selling low-priced but good quality rice to vulnerable households.
