DA says higher palay prices offer relief amid rising farm costs

GMA Network - Sep 19, 2026

The Department of Agriculture (DA) welcomed the year-on-year increase in palay prices in August, saying stronger farmgate returns could provide rice farmers with a buffer against rising fuel, transport, and other input costs.

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