Rice production in the Philippines

In the Philippines, rice production is an important aspect of the country's food supply and economy. It is also the staple food that provides about 35% of average Filipinos calorie intake and is a major source of income for millions of Filipino farmers.The Philippines is the 8th-largest rice producer in the world, accounting for 2.8% of global rice production. The Philippines was also the world's largest rice importer in 2010, 2023, and 2024. There are an estimated 2.4 million rice farmers in the Philippines as of 2020.

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