CABARROGUIS, Quirino: The National Food Authority (NFA) here has raised alarm of a possible rice shortage in the coming lean season, as it expressed full support to the immediate importation of the staple food.

According to the NFA, the agency failed to meet its procurement target of palay (unmilled rice) during the harvest season because of the high buying price offered by private traders.

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