The Department of Agriculture (DA) is in the middle of negotiations with both Pakistan and India to provide a stable supply of 2 million metric tons (MT) of rice to the country annually. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said he had met with Pakistani Ambassador to the Philippines Imtiaz Kazi to finalize a memorandum

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The Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Wednesday that envoys discussions are ongoing with envoys from Pakistan and India on securing commitments to supply the Philippines with a combined two million metric tons (MT) of rice.

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THE country’s rice import arrivals could reach a record-high 4.7 million metric tons (MMT) by yearend, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). Data from the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) showed that rice shipments from January 1 to December 12 have reached 4.48 MMT. Citing the National Rice Program’s…

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PHL rice import arrivals may hit record 4.7MMT in 2024

For the third year, the Philippines is confirmed to be the world's leading importer, while domestic production is still falling (also) due to La Niña. In the weakest group, nutrition absorbs 40% of family expenses and increases social inequalities. Consumption increased from 14.8 million tons in 2020-2021 to 17.4 million today.

Per il terzo anno le Filippine si confermano il principale importatore al mondo, mentre cala ancora la produzione interna (anche) a causa della Niña. Nella fascia più debole l'alimentazione assorbe il 40% delle spese familiari e incrementa le diseguaglianze sociali. Il consumo è passato da 14,8 milioni di tonnellate nel 2020-2021 a 17,4 milioni attuali.

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PHILIPPINES Manila: record rice imports, but it is scarce for the poor

By Adrian H. Halili, Reporter THE Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday that it is looking to enter into rice supply deals with Pakistan and India for volume of about 2 million metric tons (MMT) combined. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said that the agency is planning to sign memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with the two countries, which are currently minor rice suppliers to the Philippines. The arrange…

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Pakistan, India in talks with PHL for rice supply deals - BusinessWorld Online

Nakikipag-usap na ang Department of Agriculture sa mga bansang Pakistan at India pagdating sa pag-import ng bigas kung kinakailangan. Nasa dalawang milyon metrikong tonelada ang target na ma-import mula sa dalawang bansa upang matugunan ang kinakailangang import ng bansa. Isinasapinal naman ng DA ang memorandum of agreement nito sa Pakistan upang maglaan ng hanggang isang metrikong toneladang bigas o nasa 25% ng kabuuang import requirement ng ba…

PH eyes deal with India, Pakistan on rice imports

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