The Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) has produced competitive farmers in its more than 200 farm schools across the country since the implementation of its Rice Extension Services Program (RESP) in 2019. “In the pursuit of increased productivity and income in the agriculture sector, we recognize that continuous education of our farmers is key, and we’re committed to providing them with the necessary resources and support,” Dr. Remelyn Recoter, Agricultural […]
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About 27,000 farmers who have received certified inbred seeds from the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Seed Program in Quezon are hopeful for a good harvest this April. Melinda P. Cerdon, project partner in Mulanay, expects a repeat of high yield from the PSB Rc 18 she received from the program. “I’ve been harvesting 1.5t/ha for almost two decades. But for the first time in 2020, I gained 4.5t/ha,” she […]
To end the celebration of Women’s Month, PhilRice Midsayap staffers participated in activities that tackled how the station can continually genderize its activities. Last Wednesday, the R&D Unit conducted its first quarter meeting, where GAD issues and analysis were emphasized. According to PhilRice Midsayap GAD Focal Person Mr. Peter Lyod P. Sabes, researchers should be more keen on identifying gender issues in order to craft projects and studies that can […]
“We are all champions.” Station Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Person, Dr. Ofelia Malonzo, emphasized this at the awarding of the Women Champions Contest. “All women associated with PhilRice are champions in their respective fields,” she further added.
“National Women’s Month (NWM) is a celebration of equality.” These were the words of Joy Bartolome Duldulao, OIC-Branch Director during the culminating activity of the NWM celebration
Farmers lead the expression of gratitude to the implementation of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Program in a rice growers’ gathering in Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, March 29-30. With the theme, “RCEF, Ano na?!,” Lakbay Palay provided a platform for farmers including Frianina V. Resplandor, Atty. Mamaerto S. Villanueva, Eulogio G. Federizo, and Nariza B. Tan to share their experiences on availing program’s provision on training, seed, […]
More than a thousand farmers were encouraged to try the farming apps developed by the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) during its farmers’ field day in Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, March 29-30. Called Lakbay Palay, the two-day event introduced Leaf Color Chart (LCC) mobile application for nutrient management, Binhing Palay for variety selection, and eDamuhan for weed management, drone, machines, and recommended new varieties. Jeremy Turla of Dinalupihan, […]
DA-Philrice Agusan’s newly hired staff learned how social norms and power structures impact the lives and opportunities available to different groups of men and women during the Gender and Development (GAD) Orientation. The activity was held on March 20, 2023, in Training Hall, PhilRice Agusan, RTRomualdez, Agusan del Norte, as part of the Women’s Month Celebration 2023, with the theme “WE for gender equality and an inclusive society.” Mr. Jehru […]
Where will your P20 take you? While the P20/kg price tag for rice may seem a far-fetched idea, the SanGlad RiceBIS Farmers Association is turning this wish into a reality for the Midsayap residents. The association’s product was first purchased by the locals during the Lakbay Palay event of DA-PhilRice Midsayap last year. According to Merily Ortega, association president, the Rice Business Innovations System (RiceBIS) Community Program taught them the […]
