Agriculture Sec. William D. Dar affirms Dr. Leocadio S. Sebastian, former executive director of Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice), as new assistant secretary in an oath taking ceremony in Quezon City, Jan. 8. Sebastian, who was PhilRice executive director from July 2000 until July 2008, was also designated as undersecretary and chief of staff of the agriculture department. Leading PhilRice, Sebastian strengthened and mobilized the national […]

This app recognizes weed images and gives the descriptions and recommendations on how to control weeds. Farmers can browse its list of Philippine weed species, their scientific and local names, their impact on rice, and their recommended management. Download here

Derived from a four-stripped handy “ruler” called Leaf Color Chart (LCC), the PhilRice Leaf Color Computing Application (PhilRice LCC App) can assess nitrogen status of the rice plant. The mobile app generates nitrogen recommendations in just under a minute based on the digital images of intact rice leaves photographed directly from the field. Available here

A complementary device for the MOET kit, this app provides the right amount, combination, and type of fertilizer to be applied. The soil nutrient calculator, which is used before crop establishment, helps farmers avoid excessive or inadequate fertilizer application. Try it here

The continuous global upsurge of Corona Virus Disease-19 (COVID-19) and its variants has led government institutions like DA-PhilRice to adopt stringent protocols to prevent its spread. Executive Director John C. de Leon issued  guidelines under the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), Modified ECQ (MECQ), and General CQ (GCQ) in memorandums issued in 2020. Highlights of the guidelines focus on the use of the main entrance gate, DA-PhilRice Employees Multi-purpose Cooperative (PEMCO) […]