Rice supply adequate for 2020 - Official Portal of the Department of Agriculture (2024)

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How much rice is produced in the Philippines 2020? ›

In 2020, rice, paddy production for Philippines was 19.3 million tonnes. Rice, paddy production of Philippines increased from 5.32 million tonnes in 1971 to 19.3 million tonnes in 2020 growing at an average annual rate of 3.02%.

Further, the PSA reported that on average, a Filipino consumes a total of 118.81 kilograms (kg) annually. This is equivalent to 325.5 grams of milled rice daily. With a current population of 108.66 million Filipinos, the country's total annual consumption would amount to 12.9 MMT.

The three components of PIRP include the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF), National Rice Program (NRP) that includes hybrid promotion, and Rice Resiliency Project (RRP) that grants fertilizer subsidies to inbred and hybrid rice farmers.

A FARMERS' group on Thursday warned of a possible shortage in the rice supply in 2023 amid the devastation of Super Typhoon "Karding," and the decline in the palay output due to the high cost of agriculture inputs.

At the top of the charts are China (#1) and India (#2), which produced 389 million tonnes combined, accounting for more than half of global production. They're significantly ahead of #3 and #4 countries Indonesia and Bangladesh, which produced around 54.6 million tonnes each.

In the global rice market, the 2020/21 production forecast was lowered 0.5 million tons to 499.6 million tons (milled basis), still the highest on record.

Projected waste generation 2008-2020 (metric tons per year). The figure shows that the yearly amount of waste in the country is expected to increase from 13.48 million tons in 2010 to 14.66 million tons in 2014 to 16.63 million tons in 2020.

Now, the solution implored by the government is to import rice, but that could affect the local produce as importing rice is cheaper and consumers would most likely opt to purchase the less expensive option.

The area under rice crop was 30.81 million/ha in 1950-51 which has increased to 43.86 million hectares during 2014-15 which is nearly 142 per cent higher. The rice production has registered an appreciable increase from 20.58 million tonnes in 1950-51 to 104.86 million tonnes during 2014-15, which is nearly 5 times.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines continued to fail in producing enough rice for the growing population as the country's rice self-sufficiency ratio (SSR) has declined to 86.17 percent in last year resulting in higher import dependency for Filipinos' main staple.

What are the benefits of our farmers from rice tariffication law and from the programs connected to it? ›

The RTL ensures that farmers directly benefit from the liberalization of rice trading by providing at least P10 billion a year to the RCEF up to 2024.

The Agri-Pinoy Rice Program is one of the banner components of the Department of Agriculture mainly concerned in rice farming and uplifting the lives of Filipino farmers.

“There are two fundamental ways to increase production: to bring more land into rice cultivation or to improve productivity -- the amount of rice you grow per unit area -- and in Asia in particular there's not so much scope for increasing the amount of land.

One problem mentioned by many farmers was poor soil quality in the rice field, resulting in weed occurrence, poor rice plant growth and a low yield. Poor soil quality also affected the usage frequency of dry rice fields on the same land area.

The threat to India's rice production comes at a time when countries are grappling with soaring food costs and rampant inflation. Total rice planted area has declined 13% so far this season due to a lack of rainfall in some areas, including West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh, which account for a quarter of India's output.

Globally, the top rice-producing country is China, followed by India.

The Philippines recorded its highest rice production level at 19.44 million metric tons (MT) in 2020.

1. West Bengal. West Bengal has the highest production of rice in India. Close to half of its arable land is under rice cultivation.

What is the largest producer of rice in the Philippines? ›

The Central Luzon and Cagayan Valley are the largest rice producing regions.

The United States is the largest producer of municipal waste in the world, generating approximately 265 million metric tons of garbage as of 2018. China produced slightly less according to the most recent available data in 2017, at 215 million metric tons.

India generates about 3 million tonnes (MT) of e-waste annually and ranks third among e-waste producing countries, after China and the United States. Reports state that it might rise to 5 million tonnes by 2021. With COVID-19 keeping people indoors and on devices, the usage of electronics is only getting higher.

Practices such as removing rice straw can reduce methane emissions by up to 70%, but farmers currently lack awareness, training, policy and market support.

Precision crop management (crop rotation, single rice crop per year, smooth and level soil surface, use of registered pure seed every season, precise control of water level, high plant density, need-based/timely/balanced fertilizer application, high quality post-harvest management.

Harvest at the right grain moisture content and avoid delays in threshing and drying. Clean the grain after harvesting to improve milling output. Dry paddy down to 14% moisture content. Store the paddy at the right Moisture content and protect it from insects, pests.

India holds the record for second-largest agricultural land in the world, with around 60% rural Indian households making their living from agriculture. In India, the agriculture sector employs half of country's population and we are greatly dependent on the farmers to provide us with means of sustenance.

Water is the single most important component for sustainable rice production, especially in the traditional rice growing areas of the Region.

The government's trading and Minimum support price of rice- it results in the diversion of stocks from the open market hence driving up the price for the ultimate consumers. Hence 1 is correct. Consumer subsidies ( it lowers the prices for the ultimate consumer) Hence 3 is correct.

How can you help achieve rice self-sufficiency in our country? ›

But most efforts to achieve rice self-sufficiency focus on the supply side – how to produce more rice. Rice production can be increased through irrigation investments, use of new seeds, more or improved application of fertilizer, greater use of mechanization and higher support prices.

Malaysia's stance on food security is largely translated in terms of achieving self-suffi ciency in rice production at about 65-70% of the local consumption.

The effects of rice tariffication on household welfare occur through prices. The reform leads to lower domestic rice prices, resulting in reduced income for rice farmers but increased purchasing power for rice consumers.

But the real answer is not so bad: in a word, it is geography. The Philippines imports rice because it is a nation of islands without any major river deltas like those in Thailand and Vietnam.

This allowed an influx of cheap rice from abroad, which reduced and stabilized rice prices for consumers. One major concern about the new law was its potential impact on domestic rice farmers. Even with the 35 percent tariff, imported rice would lower domestic prices and hurt farm income.

The Department is the government agency responsible for the promotion of agricultural development by providing the policy framework, public investments, and support services needed for domestic and export-oriented business enterprises.

Aside from the diet and culture, rice also plays a huge part on providing income sources for Filipino families especially the farmers who work day and night just to provide food not only to their own but to all Filipinos that are dependent on rice to sustain the day-to-day nutrient needs.

Shortage of canal water

Rice is a crop which needs excessive supply of water and the shortage of water can cause a very negative impact on its growth and yield.

Why is it important to increase rice production? ›

Rice feeds more than half of the world's inhabitants. No other crop feeds so many people, supports so many farmers, or is as crucial to our global environment. Much more than a mere food crop, rice is a way of life for 70 % of the poor in Asia, for whom rice is often the main source of income.

As a complex carb, it is the primary source of energy for over half of the world's people. Depending on the strain of rice, it can contain decent amounts of fibre, protein, vitamin B, iron and manganese. This means it can play a vital role against malnutrition.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Rice production in the Philippines in 2022-23 will stay flat with last year's record at 12.4 million tonnes, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Rice imports of 2.8 million tonnes will be 200,000 tonnes lower than 2021-22.

The DA's 2022 rice supply and demand outlook as of September 15 showed that the total annual supply is at 17.364MMT, while the total annual usage is at 15.137MMT. There will be an ending stock of 2.228 MMT equivalent to 60 days. The expected import arrival is at 2.751MMT for the first three quarters of the year.

Seasonally Adjusted Palay/Rice Production and Prices, April to June 2022. The seasonally adjusted palay production for April to June 2022 was 4.94 million metric tons. This was 1.4 percent higher than the previous quarter's output of 4.87 million metric tons. (Table 1) Year-on-year, this quarter's deseasonalized...

The lack of storage facilities, farm-to-market roads, and equipment needed to prevent losses from exposure, pests, and natural deterioration have been perennial issues for Filipino farmers.

The Central Luzon and Cagayan Valley are the largest rice producing regions.

Rice is the world's most important staple food and will continue to be so in the coming decades. A staple food for some 4 billion people worldwide, rice provides 27% of the calories in low- and middle-income countries.

What is the economic important of rice? ›

It is used in chocolate industry and in the manufacture of lipsticks. Paddy husk is used as fuel. It is also used in brick making. Straw is used as cattle feed, in the manufacture of strawboards and for making hats, ropes, mats, etc.

Aside from the diet and culture, rice also plays a huge part on providing income sources for Filipino families especially the farmers who work day and night just to provide food not only to their own but to all Filipinos that are dependent on rice to sustain the day-to-day nutrient needs.

Rice is the most important staple food in the Philippines as it provides almost half of the calorie requirements of the population.

As a complex carb, it is the primary source of energy for over half of the world's people. Depending on the strain of rice, it can contain decent amounts of fibre, protein, vitamin B, iron and manganese. This means it can play a vital role against malnutrition.

“Area harvested to rice expanded from 1.10 million hectares (ha) to 1.15 million ha, while yield went up from 3.88 mt/ha to 4.03 mt/ha.

Central Luzon remains PH's top palay producer in Q1.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines failed to produce more food last year as the country's rice self-sufficiency declined to 81.5 percent in 2021, with dependence on imports for the Filipinos' main staple increasing yet again.