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Rice Farmers in the Philippines Face more pressure as imports continue

Philippine rice farmers are facing losses since Palay prices have dropped below production costs. Rice farmers sold palay for as low P13 per kilo, whereas costs range from P16- P20, along with prices in some areas dropping to P8.Weather damage has further decreased the harvests.Prices remained weak despite temporary import restrictions along with rice imports continuing under a flexible tariff system, Farmers fear increased pressure from cheaper imported rice.

Vietnam recognises 71,000 Tonnes of Low Emission Rice Under National Green Farming Programme

Vietnamese farmers are cultivating rice in a way that produces fewer emissions. Nearly 71,000 tonnes of rice have been certified under Low Emission Green Rice Label supporting a government programme that intends to produce climate-friendly, high-quality rice by 2030 while maintaining Vietnam's competitiveness in global markets.

Kerala govt to transfer paddy procurement to cooperative societies

Recently, the Kerala government has decided to transfer paddy procurement to cooperative societies, shifting to a farmer-centric, two-tier system that intends to ensure quicker payments and decrease delays. Notably, the decision was taken at a high-level meeting that was chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan here, a release from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said on Monday. The government stated that timely paddy procurement would prevent crop damage and help farmers receive payments at the time of purchase itself.