Estimated palay production in 3Q dropped further - PSA

<p>Palay (unhusked rice) production in the third quarter of 2026 is estimated to have further decreased, according to the latest figures by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).</p><p>Based on the standing crop as of September 2026, the estimated palay production for July to September 2026 may fall to 3.10 million metric tons or by 17.2% from the actual output of 3.75 million metric tons in the same period last year. </p><p>The latest figure is lower than the previous estimate of 3.19 million metric tons based on the standing crop as of August this year. The updated estimated palay production is also lower than the <a href="https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/economy/1002569/low-palay-corn-production-likely-in-3q-psa/story/" target="_blank">forecast of 3.26 million metric tons as of July</a>. </p><p>The PSA said the harvest area for July to September 2026 decreased to 753.68 thousand hectares.