Provincial and local chief executives in 55 provinces and in almost 1,000 municipalities are spearheading the immediate turn-over of certified inbred seeds to the rice farmers with the onset of the wet season. “In these trying times, we’ve seen the importance of farmers [in ensuring enough rice for our province]. This is why we’re extending to them all our support the best way we can, such as providing them access […]

Consider farming a business enterprise – this has been PhilRice’s “gospel” to Filipino farmers. The Institute believes that they can help the country compete with neighboring nations if they produce more, lessen their production cost, and sell their produce at a competitive price. This can be accomplished with the help of local government units and other partner-entities. One of PhilRice’s allies is Maria Theressa Rodriguez-Peralta, the first lady mayor of […]