Some little-know facts about rice in the Philippines; Rice trade liberalization, poverty, and food security; Improving productivity in the rice sector: solution

The recent escalation of world food prices – particularly for cereals - prompted mass public indignation and demonstrations in many countries, from the price

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The Philippine economy has grown rapidly since 2010, but despite this growth, poverty and inequality remain high. Two-thirds of the poor live in rural areas, an