The Department of Agriculture (DA) has extended the ban on onion imports up to August and possibly beyond depending on how events unfold, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said on Monday.
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.
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.
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...
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.