DA-PhilRice Isabela harvested Golden Rice, now officially called Malusog Rice, in October to November in Cagayan Valley. Isabela farmers who are active partners in the program are delighted to have been part of a momentous event. Seed growers and farmer cooperatives have expressed their excitement over the on-going propagation of Malusog Rice, which they hope to be available soon for commercialization. “After harvesting, I want to plant it again, but […]

A study, which identified knowledge hotspots in Indonesia and the Philippines, ranked the Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) as the third most prolific rice research-producing institution in the two countries.  Screening and retrieving articles published from 2001 to 2021 on various topics and questions surrounding rice research, the recently published article, Two decades of rice research in Indonesia and the Philippines: A systematic review and research […]

Farmers in Davao Oriental and Butuan City have increased their harvests through seed and training interventions from the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF). Ramil Doronila, rice farmer from Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental, increased the yield in his 1.5ha from almost 4t/ha to more than 5t/ha. For three seasons, he planted NSIC Rc 480, Rc 506, and Rc 216, which he received from the RCEF Seed Program. These varieties are also […]

Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija – Students vowed to be “RICEponsible” in a National Rice Awareness Month (NRAM) event for kids held at Maligaya Elementary School, Nov. 25. The activity aimed to mold children not to waste rice and appreciate farmers’ hard work through creative presentations and by giving kid-friendly knowledge products about rice such as the “PalayKulayan” coloring book. “This event is wonderful for instilling the lessons related […]

A field walk featuring newly released inbred and hybrid varieties, and discussing the Abonong Swak fertilizer options was conducted to promote cost-reducing and yield-increasing technologies for rice production at Brgy. Manguna, Cabatuan, Iloilo on Nov. 25. Inbred varieties showcased were NSIC Rc 534, Rc 514, Rc 506, Rc 510 and NSIC Rc 490H, Rc 504H for hybrid. R&D Coordinator Alvin Palanog emphasized the importance of evaluating varieties because this will […]

The DA-Crop Biotechnology Center (DA-CBC) featured modern biotechnology studies and products during the 18th National Biotechnology Week (NBW) fair at the Philippine Trade Training Center, Pasay City on Nov. 21-25. In addition to samples of traditional rice varieties from the Institute’s genebank, DA-CBC promoted technologies from the DA-PhilRice, including Golden Rice, red mold rice, and rice bran oil. With the theme “Responding to Challenges: Business Opportunities in Biotechnology,” the activity […]

Pupils from kindergarten to Grade 6 at Maligaya Elementary School in Science City of Muñoz join the celebration of the National Rice Awareness Month (NRAM) on Nov. 25 through the NRAM for kids event. It planted good seeds in the hearts and minds of children through creative presentations: storytelling, games, Zumba dance, and gift-giving of knowledge products for children. The event garnered a 100% satisfactory rate among the young learners […]

To showcase the performance of high-yielding rice varieties and boost the adoption of location-specific rice production technologies in Tawi-Tawi, a rice model farm will be established in 2023. This is a joint effort of the Midsayap branch, the local government unit of Languyan headed by Mayor Abduhasan Ismail Sali, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR) Tawi-Tawi. The farm will rise in Brgy. Darussalam, Languyan in support […]

After previous training on the production of high-quality inbred rice and seeds and farm mechanization, 32 farmer-trainers completed their training in pest and nutrient management, Nov. 14-18.  Conducted under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund Rice Extension Services Program in Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, the training included three modules, which also trained them on effectively sharing and facilitating learning to fellow farmers.  “I started this training with limited knowledge […]

Farmers from Quezon, Batangas, and Laguna earned more with the DA-PhilRice Los Baños linking them to the consumers at the UP Los Baños (UPLB), Nov. 18-19. Rhodora Majayjay, president of Majayjay Organic Farmers Association, said that the event was helpful in introducing farmers’ products to the market. “We appreciate our consumers here because they do not bargain for a lower price. They also hope that this will become a weekly […]