PH finalizing rice import plan ahead of El Niño

THE interagency Food Security Committee (FCS) is expected to finalize next week its rice importation plan as part of preparations for a possible worst-case scenario in rice production due to the looming El Niño, which could mean a prolonged drought ahead, the National Food Authority (NFA) said.

“We need to prepare our supply early so we will not play catch up,” NFA Administrator Renan Dalisay said in a text message.