PSAC pushes brown rice, half-cup rice initiative to ensure food security

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The Private Sector Advisory Council – Agriculture Sector has been pushing for food security in the country through Brown Rice or Single-Pass Rice Initiative.This was discussed during a meeting with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in Malacañang last Wednesday.The said meeting focused on reducing rice waste, encouraging healthier consumption habits, and improving the nation’s rice self-sufficiency, PSAC said.

With its nutritional advantages, higher milling recovery, and lower production costs, Aboitiz said brown rice has the potential to increase the country’s rice self-sufficiency from 80% to 90%.“Promoting brown rice adoption is not just about a healthier option—it’s about building a more resilient and sustainable future for Filipino agriculture,” Aboitiz said.

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