Rappler's latest stories on food production
CDO celebrates 45th anniversary with a younger look
The brand refreshes its identity while remaining loyal to its mission, producing 'Food That Brings You Home'
North Korea food production down in 2018 – U.N. body
Rice and maize are the North's main staples, but rice output is expected to be below average because of erratic rains and low irrigation supplies
Ferrero nears deal for Nestle's U.S. candy operations
The acquisition would see Ferrero become the third-largest sweets producer in the United States behind Hershey and Mars
Contaminated eggs scandal spreads from Europe to Asia
Ministers and food safety chiefs from around the European Union are set to meet on September 26 in a bid to get countries to stop blaming and shaming each other over the scare involving the chemical fipronil
Dutch egg probe widens to chicken meat tests
Scientists are looking for the presence of the insecticide fipronil a substance potentially dangerous to humans after supermarkets in Germany the Netherlands Belgium Sweden and Switzerland pulled millions of eggs from the shelves
Global demand for food products to slow – FAO
One of the main reasons given for the decline is a slowdown in growth in China where incomes over the outlook period are projected to flatline driving down spending on foodstuffs
'Are we eating right?' Experts tackle food production and nutrition
Advocates emphasize the importance of making sure that quality – not just quantity – of food is addressed to fight malnutrition
#ClimateActionPH: How does food production contribute to climate change?
The agriculture sector accounts for the second biggest share of the country s greenhouse gas emissions according to latest data But addressing the problem is easier said than done
Climate change poised to hurt food supplies – study
Global warming is threatening food production and may eventually lead to reduced consumption
Isang babala tungkol sa Sehat Badan coffee
Habang isinusulat ko ito may nakaratay sa ICU dahil sa kaiinom ng Sehat Badan coffee Para nyo nang awa huwag uminom ng kapeng ito Maaaring ikamatay nyo po ito
'Significant progress' in food security seen in PH – FAO report
Despite this progress the country still faces extreme challenges of malnutrition and hunger
Climate change hampering world food production – scientists
Feeding the world is going to take some changes in terms of minimizing climate disruption
Eating healthy: 4 ways to keep your New Year's resolution
The Food and Drug Administration gives consumers 4 tips on healthy eating
Chinese rice imports toxic?
The Philippines will continue importing rice from China despite reports Chinese authorities found high levels of cadmium in rice products from Guangzhou
Farm growth up 3.3% in Q1
The farm sector posted a higher growth than the 1 31 posted in the same period in 2012
Govt to create more agriculture jobs
The Aquino administration will focus on increasing agriculture productivity to lick poverty
New agri tramlines complete by August
32 tramline systems will be built in various areas nationwide as part of efforts to increase farmers incomes
Many poor in PH? NSCB cites dismal agri sector
Despite their numbers and importance to daily life in the country agriculture based workers receive the lowest salaries and wages in the Philippines
Shanghai stops poultry trade on bird flu fears
The new strain of bird flu virus has already killed 6 people
'PPPs key to agriculture growth'
The government says private sector can fund agriculture projects through PPPs
NFA pushed to become sole PH rice importer
Rice stakeholders sign covenant to combat smuggling
PH to export 300,000-MT rice in 2016
The Philippines eyes to sell premium rice to Hong Kong Macau and Europe
Smuggled rice to create new crisis
Abono partylist chairman Rosendo So alleges that smuggled grains supposedly from China and Vietnam are flooding rice producing provinces and depressing prices
PH red onion imports arrive to meet yuletide needs
Filipinos consume an average of 7 000 to 8 000 metric tons MT of mixed red and white onions in a month
WTO delays decision on PH's rice import limit
Farmers will have to wait until March 2013 before the World Trade Organization WTO can decide on the request of the Philippines to extend the Quantitative Restriction QR on rice
Alcala eyes lower rice imports of 100,000 MT in 2013
Agriculture Secretary Alcala is eyeing to bring down rice imports to 100 000 MT next year in line with the country s target of being self sufficient in the staple
Insects are untapped livestock, says expert
Insects and unknown indigenous plant species could be part of tomorrow s diet Julian Cribb author of The Coming Famine says
Corn output seen to hit 7.8-M MT in 2012
The country s corn production could reach 7 8 M MT this year says Philmaize
Q3 palay output growth seen below forecast
Weather disturbances in July and August may slow palay production growth to 5 in Q3
PH vs ADB on rice sufficiency: Gov't confident of 2013 goal
The Philippines stands firm on attaining rice self sufficiency goal next year
