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The demand for rice, especially here in the Philippines, is high for some reasons that Filipinos could not live without it. Rice is part of the country's culture. Rice is the main food source in the country. Filipinos tend to supply themselves enough to content their needs despite the controversial costly price.

The Philippine's population also greatly contributes to rice consumption. For the government to satisfy the demand, rice supply must be enough. Unfortunately, rice production in the country is not sufficient that’s why the government imports rice from other countries. Importing this product would cause price increase.

Natural disasters and occurrences such as the El Niño Phenomenon and typhoons affect the rice production in the country because farmers cannot attain their desired quality. Therefore, supply would likely decrease. And price would still be affected.

On the other hand, the Department of Agriculture, the International Rice Research Institute and other organizations find solutions to the crisis of rice production. Programs, Campaigns, and Technology contributed by these groups could make a difference.

With proper knowledge on how to control the rice production and consumption, the Philippines would come to rice self-sustaining making it available to everyone at a much cheaper price.