Philippines

In the Philippines, rice farming is an essential part of the country's food supply and economy. The Philippines is the world's eighth largest rice producer, with 2.8 percent of worldwide rice production. In 2010, the Philippines was the world's largest rice importer.

Rice is the most significant food crop in the country, and it is a staple diet for the majority of the population. Luzon, the Western Visayas, Southern Mindanao, and Central Mindanao are all major producers. Palay (pre-husked rice) was produced in roughly 20.7 million metric tons in 2010. Palay contributed for 21.86 percent of agriculture's total value added and 2.37 percent of GDP in 2010.

In 2017, total paddy rice production met 93% of the country's annual need. Rice was consumed in the amount of 11.7 million tonnes by the population. In comparison to other Asian countries, rice yields per hectare in the Philippines have historically been poor.