NFA WARNS EL NIÑO, DRY SPELL THREATENS PHILIPPINE RICE RESERVES September 26, 2026 Business The National Food Authority (NFA) expects to miss its 790,000-metric-ton palay procurement target this year due to the potential impact of a More
USDA SEES HIGHER PHILIPPINE RICE IMPORTS AMID LOWER PRODUCTION June 27, 2026 Business The United States Department of Agriculture has raised its rice import forecast for the Philippines to 5.20 million metric tons for the More
EL NIÑO MAY SLASH PH RICE PRODUCTION BY 700,000 METRIC TONS—DA May 29, 2026 News The Department of Agriculture warned that a severe El Niño could reduce the Philippines’ rice production by as much as 700,000 metric More