Laguna planters obtain farm equipment via RCEF
The provincial government of Laguna announced its officials turned over agricultural machinery and equipment to 30 farmer cooperatives and associations.
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Rice Tariffication Law
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Farmers group warns of possible rice shortage in Q3
While the country’s rice supply may be sufficient until June, a deficiency in the staple food could happen during the lean harvest months from July to September 2023, a farmers’ group revealed on Monday.
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Cutting rice imports needs time, tech –Neda exec
WEANING the Philippines off imported rice would take time and require investments in modern technologies, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda).
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Scholarships, health benefits eyed in amended rice tariff law
Farmers covered by the Rice Tariffication Law stand to get additional benefits, including scholarships and free health services, as soon as Congress approves Senate Bill 231, filed by first-term senator Robin Padilla.
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Salceda: Support for livestock, crops sectors vital
“I don’t think it’s wise to halt imports for needed goods by brute force. In fact, in some sectors, the bitter pill to swallow is we may have to lower some barriers, such as corn, where high domestic prices are already taking a bite out of the quality of poultry and livestock. But we can direct revenues from imports towards domestic sector support.” — House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Joey Sarte Salceda.
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