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Thailand s rice exports up 44 pct in January

BANGKOK, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's rice exports jumped 43.96 percent from a year earlier to 1.12 million tons in January, government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke said on Tuesday. The government has set a rice export target of 7.5 million tons this year as part of efforts to develop the quality of rice varieties and expand access to Thai rice in overseas markets, Chai said in a statement. Authorities a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

NFA defends sale of cheap rice; farmers slam ‘mafia’

The National Food Authority yesterday defended the sale of rice to some traders, saying the NFA is allowed to dispose of aging stocks amid the alleged anomalous sale of rice to traders......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

2024 rice imports hit 570,000 MT

The country’s rice imports have reached almost 570,000 metric tons as of mid-February, surpassing the total imported volume in the first two months of last year by over 40 percent......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

House probe on irregular sale of NFA rice set on March 7

The House agri committee will investigate on Thursday the disadvantageous sale of 75,000 sacks of deteriorating or aging rice by the NFA......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Rice imports as of mid-March 886,963 MT

The country’s rice imports as of mid-March have surpassed the total volume recorded in the entire first quarter of last year by a double-digit rate, to over 880,000 metric tons, government data showed......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Expanded irrigation to boost Iloilo rice output

The expansion of the Jalaur River Multipurpose Project is expected to increase local rice production in Iloilo by almost 140,000 metric tons, the Department of Agriculture said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

NFA ordered to submit documents on P93 million rice sale

Ombudsman Samuel Martires on Thursday went to the National Food Authority main office in Quezon City to personally serve a subpoena that would compel the agency to submit several documents in connection with the alleged anomalous sale of P93.75 million worth of NFA rice to two traders......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Remove the chaff from the grains

Other than the questioned selling of the buffer stock of rice to traders, what’s happening at the National Food Authority (NFA)? With 132 of around 2,000 NFA officials and employees all around the country suspended for six months without pay, this agency attached to the Department of Agriculture (DA) is struggling to stay relevant in the over-all schemes of the government on food security......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Vietnam s Q1 rice export up 42 pct in value

HANOI, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam exported over 2.1 million tons of rice, up 42 percent year-on-year in value, in the first quarter of this year, VnExpress reported Wednesday, citing the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The country earned 1.4 billion U.S. dollars from exporting rice during the cited period, said the report. The Philippines was the biggest importer of Vietnamese rice, accou.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Philippines to import more rice – USDA

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) hiked its rice import forecast for the Philippines to 3.9 million metric tons this year, driven by bigger purchases from Vietnam......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Rice tariff collections hit P30 billion in 2023

Tariff collections from 3.6 million metric tons of rice imports likely reached a record P30 billion in 2023 on the back of a weaker peso and higher global grain prices......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

18,463 MT of imported rice arrive in Philippines

At least 18,463 metric tons of imported rice from Vietnam, Thailand and Pakistan arrived in the Philippines as of Jan. 4, according to the Bureau of Plant Industry......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Philippines durian, avocado, mango exports rise in 2023

MANILA, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' durian, avocado, and mango exports rose by 4,000 percent, 316 percent, and 109 percent, respectively, in 2023, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture said Thursday. The country's department of agriculture said the Philippines last year exported 4,731 tons of fresh durian worth 1.89 billion pesos (33.44 million U.S. dollars), 3,045.6 metric tons of avocado valued a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Philippines durian, avocado, mango exports rise in 2023

MANILA, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' durian, avocado, and mango exports rose by 4,000 percent, 316 percent, and 109 percent, respectively, in 2023, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture said Thursday. The country's department of agriculture said the Philippines last year exported 4,731 tons of fresh durian worth 1.89 billion pesos (33.44 million U.S. dollars), 3,045.6 metric tons of avocado valued a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

You’re Regretting Your Most Recent Purchase – Now What?

Admit it, as we’ve all been there – that sinking feeling of regret that washes over us after making a purchase we thought we really needed (wanted), leaving us questioning our decisions and grappling with a sense of buyer’s remorse. Whether it’s a spontaneous splurge or a carefully considered purchase – one you’ve slept on, […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Mandaue City councilor questions plan to purchase P4M van

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — A Mandaue City councilor has questioned the plan to purchase a P4 million coaster van for the Mandaue Investment Promotions Tourism Action Center (MIPTAC). On Monday, March 11, 2024, the councilors passed on second reading a proposed ordinance authorizing Mayor Jonas Cortes to purchase one unit of a 29-seater coaster amounting.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Over 250 bets battle it out in PPS Gov. Castro Cup netfest

The spotlight shines on emerging talents from Western Visayas with over 250 entries across nine singles age-group categories competing in the Gov. Fredenil Castro Cup National Junior Tennis Championship at the Villareal Stadium hard courts in Roxas, Capiz......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

250 tennisters maghinampakay sa Baddicts

250 tennisters maghinampakay sa Baddicts.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Philippines to import less rice this year – USDA

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has lowered its rice import forecast for the Philippines to 3.9 million metric tons (MT) as it expects the country to have a better harvest than earlier projected......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Rice inventory up 10 percent in January

The country’s total rice inventory at the start of the year rose by almost 10 percent to over two million metric tons on the back of higher stocks in commercial entities......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024