Indonesia’s state food agency Bulog reports that national rice supplies remain secure with an estimated availability of 25 million to 26 million tons, despite warnings from the weather agency BMKG that a strong El Niño pattern will persist into early 2027. Bulog President Director Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani confirmed on Monday that the agency has procured … Read more
Zambian authorities intercepted seven Somali nationals smuggled beneath bags of rice in a Toyota Probox during a routine operation in Kapiri Mposhi, according to the Zambia Revenue Authority. The vehicle was travelling toward the Chirundu One Stop Border Post when law enforcement stopped it. Zambia Revenue Authority Interception Details According to the Zambia Revenue Authority, … Read more
Government officials distributed rice and livelihood assistance to 55,000 families in Oriental Mindoro on July 15 as part of a national initiative aimed at reaching seven million households. Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto, joined by Gov. Humerlito Dolor, led the distribution in Naujan to support the Bagong Pilipinas Rice Program, which provides 10 kilos of … Read more
Claims that Indonesia’s national rice stocks are sufficient to withstand a long drought for the next 11 months are misleading, according to a recent fact check. While government officials have cited total availability figures of 27.99 million tons, analysts warn that these numbers include crops not yet harvested and stocks held by the public, which … Read more
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is accelerating the nationwide implementation of its P20-per-kilogram rice initiative. This move comes as the government grapples with an ongoing energy emergency and rising logistics costs that have impacted market prices. Scaling Up the BBM Na! Program Under the direction of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” … Read more
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has begun a barangay-level rollout of its “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” (BBM Na!) program, offering rice at P20 per kilogram. The initiative launched on Sunday in Barangay Matina Crossing, Davao City, and was subsequently extended to Barangay Tungkalan in the Toril District. Expanding Access to Affordable Rice The program aims … Read more
The government’s “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na! (BBM Na!)” program, a nationwide initiative offering rice at P20 per kilogram, has been launched in Tawi-Tawi, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday. Reaching Remote Communities Tawi-Tawi, an island province in the Sulu archipelago, relies entirely on imported rice as it has no local production. Residents … Read more
From Farm to Stream: How ‘Hardcore Grandma’ Dai Shuying Signals the Future of Agriculture An 82-year-old woman in China, affectionately dubbed the “hardcore grandma,” is going viral for her savvy use of agricultural drones and her success as a livestreaming e-commerce entrepreneur. Dai Shuying’s story isn’t just charming; it’s a powerful indicator of the rapidly … Read more
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Malaysia’s Rice Bowl: Can Technology and Innovation Secure Food Security? Malaysia is facing a critical juncture in its rice production. Recent reports reveal a concerning decline in self-sufficiency, falling below 60% – a significant drop from a previous high of 71%. While global rice prices have offered temporary respite, the long-term vulnerability to international market … Read more