DA: Rice import ban good for Northern Mindanao farmers

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has noted significant gains in the income of palay (unhusked rice) farmers in Northern Mindanao since the rice importation moratorium was imposed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sept. 1. According to DA Regional Director Jose Apollo Pacamalaan, the farm-gate price of palay ranged