While potatoes and vegetables are often the sides for steaks, for this part of the world, rice is life, and the newly opened ...

This statistics report presents facts and figures about the rice market in the Philippines. It starts with an overview of the market, followed by statistics on rice production and cultivation.

NUEVA ECIJA, Philippines — In the Philippines, people say, “Bigas ay buhay”: “Rice is life.” It’s a neutral canvas for every meal. Other foods are often served as “ulam,” the ...

Samples in the world's largest rice gene bank in the Philippines are being used to help farmers develop rice crops that can survive drought and flooding. The International Rice Research Institute ...