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...
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...
IRDF Mindanao Projects: 2024 Update on Transformative Initiatives

IRDF Mindanao Projects: 2024 Update on Transformative Initiatives

by | Published Oct 17, 2024 | Agricultural Innovation & Sustainable Farming Program, Capacity-Building and Organizing, Latest News, Links, Media, Programs, Publications, Rural Livelihood and Enterprise Development, Women Empowerment and Gender Equality

IRDF Mindanao Projects: 2024 Update on Transformative Initiatives As we progress through 2024, the Integrated Rural Development Foundation (IRDF) continues to make significant strides in enhancing the lives of rural communities across Mindanao. With a mission to...
IRDF Hosts Transition Visit: Advancing Copra Valorization and Coconut Farming in the Philippines

IRDF Hosts Transition Visit: Advancing Copra Valorization and Coconut Farming in the Philippines

by | Published Sep 27, 2024 | Agricultural Innovation & Sustainable Farming Program, Latest News, Links, Media, Programs, Publications, Rural Livelihood and Enterprise Development

IRDF Hosts Transition Visit: Advancing Copra Valorization and Coconut Farming in the Philippines As part of the ongoing collaboration between the Integrated Rural Development Foundation (IRDF) and Transition under the ASD Coconut Field Project, IRDF recently hosted...