Government still eyeing rice self-sufficiency

Despite setbacks caused by typhoons to the farm sector, the Department of Agriculture (DA) remains committed in its mission to provide safe and sufficient rice supply for the Filipino people.

“We target to be self-sufficient [in rice] next year, and strengthen national production in the years to come,” Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala said in his keynote speech during the First National Grains Traders, Wholesalers and Retailers Conference.