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Philippines, IRRI ink MOU to boost rice output

MANILA, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to help boost rice production in the Philippines. The DA said the five-year MOU seeks to boost the country's rice industry through sustainable practices that enhance yield, reduce production costs, minimize post-harvest.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Philippines, IRRI ink MOU to boost rice output

MANILA, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to help boost rice production in the Philippines. The DA said the five-year MOU seeks to boost the country's rice industry through sustainable practices that enhance yield, reduce production costs, minimize post-harvest.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

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

Mercado Dabawenyo features 31 stalls

A TOTAL of 31 stalls of food, fruits, vegetables, ornamental flowers, and souvenirs opened at Mercado Dabawenyo, which will run from March 13-17, on Wednesday, March 13, 2024......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

5 ka gagmay nga stalls nangasunog

5 ka gagmay nga stalls nangasunog.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Barili fire destroys 5 fruit stalls outside town’s public market

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An evening fire destroyed five fruit stalls outside the Barili Public Market in Barangay Poblacion, Barili town in southwestern Cebu at past 8 p.m. today, Friday, January 12. According to Fire Officer 1 (FO1) Kim Miñoza, investigator of the Barili Fire Station, in a report, that the fire was reported at.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Philippine calls for stronger action on climate change

Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual has called for stronger sustainable trade and development initiatives to address climate change during the second ministerial meeting of the Coalition of Trade Ministers on Climate on the sidelines of the 13th World Trade Organization ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Miss Iloilo 2024 to represent Iloilo City in Miss Universe Philippines

Miss Iloilo 2024 to represent Iloilo City in Miss Universe Philippines.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

EDITORIAL — Banning GMOs

Agricultural scientists have been genetically engineering plants for decades, to increase yield, make crops resistant to certain pests or boost certain desirable characteristics. In the 1960s, the International Rice Research Institute or IRRI produced IR8, dubbed “miracle rice” because its high yield was credited for fighting famine in many countries......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

DTI rolls out the Rice on Wheels Program in coordination with Bulacan rice millers and traders

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in coordination with Bulacan rice millers and traders, will officially roll out the “Rice on Wheels Program for Retailers” to ensure the availability of affordable regular and well-milled rice to the general public......»»

Category: newsSource:  samarnewsRelated NewsFeb 27th, 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

ADB urged to boost climate financing to $11.5 billion

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) needs to ramp up its climate financing to at least $11.5 billion annually as vulnerable economies continue to take the hit of the impact of worsening climate change......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

Marcos Jr. urges developed states to rectify climate injustice

Developed countries should do more and act immediately to rectify climate “injustice,” President Marcos said yesterday, as he called for a multilateral approach to pushing back climate change......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Job insecurity, climate change pose challenges in Philippines human development – UNDP

The lack of job security and the high exposure to climate and disaster risks are seen as challenges to the country’s economic growth and human development, making it necessary to make investments in climate resilience and education, according to the United Nations Development Program......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Climate talk: Marcos s contradictory policies on reclamation, energy, mining

AS ALL eyes are on the COP28 conference in Dubai, reports in the country continue to highlight climate change and environmental concerns; in the process exposing the Marcos administration's policy directions on climate issues as inconsistent, even contradictory.Timely reports on reclamation, energy, and mining flag the problems that persist. Media coverage reveal that the Marcos administration's policy direction.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Climate talk: Marcos s contradictory policies on reclamation, energy, mining

AS ALL eyes are on the COP28 conference in Dubai, reports in the country continue to highlight climate change and environmental concerns; in the process exposing the Marcos administration's policy directions on climate issues as inconsistent, even contradictory.Timely reports on reclamation, energy, and mining flag the problems that persist. Media coverage reveal that the Marcos administration's policy direction.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

PDEA: 7 drivers yield positive results in drug testing

PDEA: 7 drivers yield positive results in drug testing.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Senators laud creation of climate change panel

Senators yesterday lauded the Department of Agriculture creation of a climate change panel amid La Niña’s expected damage to the agriculture sector......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated News7 hr. 34 min. ago

Senators laud creation of climate change panel

Senators yesterday lauded the Department of Agriculture creation of a climate change panel amid La Niña’s expected damage to the agriculture sector......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated News7 hr. 34 min. ago

DA forms climate change panel

A climate change panel has been formed by the Department of Agriculture amid La Niña’s expected damage to the agriculture sector......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated News22 hr. 24 min. ago