Philippines puts 60-day ban on rice imports to protect local farmers

Philippines puts 60-day ban on rice imports to protect local farmers

The suspension period will cover the country’s peak harvest season, when domestic supplies are adequate.

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The worsening reliance on imports to contain increases in domestic rice prices is a problem that will persist if the government keeps scrimping on support for rice producers.

Guv, farmers welcome rice importation suspension

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson and farmers yesterday welcomed the decision of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to temporarily suspend rice importation starting September 1, in time for the peak harvest season. Lacson said the suspension… The post Guv, farmers welcome rice importation suspension appeared first on Visayan Daily Star.