Philippines' Department of Agriculture has assured ample rice supply during the lean months of July to September

Buffer stock of approximately 60 days, along with expected production and import arrivals will be available

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Concerns were raised about potential rice crisis due to projected emergence of El Niño phenomenon

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DA records 1.48 million MT of imported rice and maintains carryover stock of 1.8 million MT to help the economy

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The DA anticipates total local harvest of 5.7 million MT from January to June

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Remaining stock will be available by end of June to sustain the country for approximately two months

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