Rice Crisis in Bulacan: Farmers' Desperation Amidst Overflowing NFA Warehouses

Rice Crisis in Bulacan: Farmers Struggle Amidst Low Prices and Overflowing NFA Warehouses Farmers in San Miguel, Bulacan, are facing hardship due to low rice prices offered by traders. They are unable to sell their harvest to the National Food Authority (NFA) because the agency's warehouses are already overflowing with rice. The situation is causing significant distress among farmers who rely on rice cultivation for their livelihoods. "We're waiting for the NFA to open its warehouse," said Ricardo Daquiz, a farmer featured in the report. "Even with transportation costs, it would still be better than selling to traders at these low prices." The report shows mountains of rice sacks filling the NFA warehouse in San Miguel. This visual contrast highlights the irony of plentiful rice stocks alongside farmers' economic struggles. The video also includes interviews with a reporter who directly shows the sacks of rice, and government officials who address the issue and promise to find a solution. The situation underscores the need for better market access and support for Filipino rice farmers. The government's response and commitment to finding a long-term solution offer a glimmer of hope for these farmers.