Rice importers could be required to establish own post-harvest facilities

WIRE — AGRICULTURE SECRETARY Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said the implementing rules and regulations of the Rice Industry and Consumer Empowerment (RICE) Act could require rice importers to set up post-harvest facilities to qualify for quotas. Mr. Laurel told reporters the proposed facilities that would make importers eligible to ship in rice include mills, drying systems,

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