This Sept. 3, 2008 file photo shows shirtless workers piling up sacks of rice at a National Food Authority (NFA) warehouse. The Department of Agriculture has assured the public that it remains on track to attain a higher level of rice adequacy this year despite typhoons and the coronavirus pandemic. (The Manila Times file photo)
The Department of Agriculture (DA) assured the public that it is on track to achieve a higher level of rice adequacy despite the disruptions caused by recent natural disasters and logistical roadblocks brought about by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.