Rice farmers may earn more as NFA eases buying ruleIn a statement, the NFA said it tweaked its procurement rules, including lowering moisture content requirement and refining the definition of pest-free produce, to allow more farmers to sell their produce to the grains agency. MANILA, Philippines — Rice farmers can now earn more from selling their produce to the National Food Authority (NFA) after the state-run agency relaxed its moisture content requirement, allowing for more palay to be bought at a higher price. In a statement, the NFA said it tweaked its procurement rules, including lowering moisture content requirement and refining the definition of pest-free produce, to allow more farmers to sell their produce to the grains agency. The NFA will now buy dry and clean palay with a moisture content range of 11 to 14 percent. The NFA met with rice farmers, millers, retailers and field officials on Feb. 23 to review and update its procurement rules.

Source: Philippine Star February 26, 2026 19:01 UTC