Rice Crisis Looms: Can the Philippines Feed Itself?

Rice Crisis Looms: Can the Philippines Feed Itself?

by | Published Jun 21, 2025 | Agricultural Innovation & Sustainable Farming Program, Food Sovereignty, Latest News, Links, Rural Livelihood and Enterprise Development

The Philippines, a nation renowned for its vibrant culture and delicious cuisine, faces a stark reality: a looming rice crisis threatening its food security. A new policy paper from the Integrated Rural Development Foundation (IRDF), highlighted by Business Mirror, a...
PRESS STATEMENT: Philippine Food Security at a Crossroads: Urgent Action Demanded to Secure Our Rice Future

PRESS STATEMENT: Philippine Food Security at a Crossroads: Urgent Action Demanded to Secure Our Rice Future

by | Published Jun 13, 2025 | Agricultural Innovation & Sustainable Farming Program, Downloads, Latest News, Links, Policy Research, Advocacy & Campaigns, Programs, Publications, Statements/Declarations

PRESS STATEMENT Philippine Food Security at a Crossroads: Urgent Action Demanded to Secure Our Rice Future MANILA, Philippines – June 7, 2025 – “We were again let down by the National Food Authority (NFA) in Tarlac as it adamantly refused to buy our palay, despite the...
A Policy Paper: “Philippines is a Rice Deficit Country: The Challenges, Policy Innovations, and Strategic Interventions”

A Policy Paper: “Philippines is a Rice Deficit Country: The Challenges, Policy Innovations, and Strategic Interventions”

by | Published Jun 13, 2025 | Agricultural Innovation & Sustainable Farming Program, Downloads, Food Sovereignty, Latest News, Policy Research, Advocacy & Campaigns, Programs, Publications, Statements/Declarations

According to a recent Manila Times news online report and DWIZ Online News TV, the Philippines has become the world’s leading rice importer quoting a detailed landmark policy paper, “Philippines is a Rice Deficit Country: The Challenges, Policy...
Food Crisis Deepens as Farmers Harp of Liberalization, Seek Government Action

Food Crisis Deepens as Farmers Harp of Liberalization, Seek Government Action

by | Published Mar 10, 2025 | Agricultural Innovation & Sustainable Farming Program, Food Sovereignty, Latest News, Links, Media, Policy Research, Advocacy & Campaigns, Publications, Statements/Declarations

The Philippines is battling a severe food crisis, characterized by sharply rising food prices. January 2025 witnessed a 4% surge in food inflation, primarily due to increased costs of essential goods such as meat, fish, and tomatoes. Although rice prices have eased...
Project Update: Advancing Organic Coconut Development through the Coconut Resiliency Project in Mindanao

Project Update: Advancing Organic Coconut Development through the Coconut Resiliency Project in Mindanao

by | Published Oct 23, 2024 | Agricultural Innovation & Sustainable Farming Program, Capacity-Building and Organizing, Latest News, Media, Programs, Publications, Rural Livelihood and Enterprise Development, Women Empowerment and Gender Equality

Project Update: Advancing Organic Coconut Development through the Coconut Resiliency Project in Mindanao The Coconut Resiliency Project in Mindanao has made significant progress in promoting organic coconut farming and supporting farmers through education, financial...