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National Food Authority

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The National Food Authority (NFA) is implementing various initiatives to support rice farmers and ensure food security in the Philippines, including pilot testing of cost-efficient bagging systems and emergency procurement programs. It collaborates with government agencies to provide affordable rice to low-income workers through programs like "Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na." The NFA also plays a key role in stabilizing palay prices and improving storage and distribution systems to aid farmers and consumers.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Sat, October 18, 2025 at 6:24 PM

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Fri, October 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM

NFA pilots one-ton bagging system to cut costs and preserve palay quality

The National Food Authority (NFA) has begun pilot testing a new one-ton bagging system for palay in Nueva Ecija, Occidental Mindoro, and Davao del Sur to cut costs and enhance storage.

Tue, October 14, 2025 at 8:43 PM

DAR urges gov't agencies to buy rice directly from farmers

The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) is urging government agencies and corporations to directly purchase rice from farmers to help them amidst low palay prices.

Tue, October 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM

Palay farmers push for P20/kg price floor amid rising costs

Farmer groups, including Nagkakaisang Magsasakang Novo Ecijano (NAMANE), Amihan, and Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP), are advocating for a P20 per kilogram floor price for palay, citing current prices as low as P8-P11 per kilo.

Tue, September 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM

DA, NFA launch P20 per kilo rice program in Masbate

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Food Authority (NFA) have launched an expanded P20 per kilo rice program in Masbate, the first area to implement it at scale following Severe Tropical Storm Opong.

Tue, September 30, 2025 at 3:27 PM

NFA needs P3 billion for emergency palay procurement program

The National Food Authority (NFA) requires P3 billion to initiate an emergency palay procurement program aimed at assisting farmers affected by recent storms and declining prices.

Thu, September 25, 2025 at 9:13 PM

Marcos orders floor price for palay to shield farmers

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the establishment of a floor price for palay to protect farmers from unscrupulous traders.

Tue, September 16, 2025 at 6:39 PM

Agri chief likely to extend rice import suspension by 15-30 days

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. is likely to recommend extending the 60-day suspension of rice importation by at least 15 to 30 days.

Wed, September 10, 2025 at 3:19 AM

DA wants expanded NFA purchasing powers for food security

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is proposing to Congress the restoration and expansion of the National Food Authority's (NFA) purchasing powers to bolster food security and safeguard farmers' earnings.

Thu, July 31, 2025 at 9:14 PM

DOLE, NFA distribute P20/kg rice to minimum wage earners

The "Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na" program provides affordable rice at PHP20 per kilogram to minimum wage earners across the Philippines.

Tue, July 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM

Rice farmers to get P20/kilo rice starting Aug 13

Rice farmers registered under the Department of Agriculture's Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA) can avail of the P20-per-kilo rice initiative starting August 13.