The Philippine rubber industry aims to produce world-class, competitive products by adopting technology, sustainability practices, and standards, and by connecting with local and global markets, with the Philippine Rubber Industries Association Inc. (PRIA) at the helm, says Angelica Buan in…
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Philippines government to revitalise rubber industry
Faced with a debilitating leaf fall disease affecting the rubber sector, the Philippine Rubber Research Institute (PRRI) is formulating strategies and forging collaborations to tackle Pestalotiopsis Leaf Fall Disease (PLFD) while simultaneously enhancing the rubber industry in the country. The…
Malaysia achieves forest certification for rubber plantation in Sabah
Against the back of recent European Union Deforestation-free regulations (EUDR) and other sustainably-centred concerns, the rubber sector in Malaysia has achieved a significant milestone with the inaugural Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) forest management (FM)/chain of custody (COC) certification of rubber…
Malaysia’s flagging rubber industry needs govt support, says ex-MARGMA chief
More land needs to be allocated towards the cultivation of rubber trees, according to Denis Low, the former president of the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (Margma). He further said the government should implement strategic measures aimed at rejuvenating the…
Rubber industry in the digital age: how technology can save forests, boost business
Emerging policies on ethical material sourcing, such as the EU Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR)’s zero-deforestation rule, underscore ecosystem preservation and market growth. Meanwhile, advanced traceability technological evolution will aid in efficiently achieving these goals for the rubber industry, according to Angelica…
Vipal studies raw material potential of rice husk for rubber industry
Vipal Rubber, together with Brazil’s University of Caxias do Sul, and the Lodz Poland University of Technology, research the potentials of rice husk residue as a raw material for the rubber industry. Material and Chemistry Engineer, Suélen Moresco who is…
Russia to revise fiscal policy to support rubber producers
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered to prepare amendments to fiscal laws providing for the use of a cushioning mechanism for synthetic rubber sales, according to the Russian news agency, Tass, citing the list of assignments posted on the Kremlin’s website early…
Thailand’s NRPC extends loan programme to stabilise rubber industry
Thailand’s Natural Rubber Policy Committee (NRPC) is extending a 1-billion Baht loan programme for another year to stabilise the rubber industry. The Natural Rubber Policy Committee meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, has agreed to give rubber farmers…
Rubber Board, Kudumbasree form women labour groups for rubber industry
India’s Rubber Board is collaborating with Kudumbasree Mission, an all-women self-help group, to form women labour groups under the Rubber Producers’ Societies to increase the participation of women in the rubber tapping sector across the state of Kerala. Out of…
Philippines’ House of Representatives moves forward with PhilRubber board
The committee on agriculture and food inside the House of Representatives in the Philippines is moving forward with the creation of the proposed Philippine Rubber Industry Development Board (PhilRubber) that will help expand the markets of the country’s rubber industry.…