'Importation will not solve rice problem'

By Ire Joe Laurente

Aug 30, 2023 12:09 am

CALAPAN CITY: Oriental Mindoro First District Rep. Arnan Panaligan believes that the current thrust of the Department of Agriculture (DA) in addressing the increasing market price of rice by importation will not solve the problem.

He said the department should instead focus on the enhancement of domestic production and ensuring the accessibility of pre- and post-harvest facilities for the farmers.

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