PhilRice caters to remote islands–one of which is in Southern Leyte–transformed from being a low-yielding area into a productive rice field. The Institute enhances agricultural productivity by introducing superior crop varieties, adaptive farming technologies, and enhanced crop management strategies. These advancements focus on increasing farmers’ yields and improving rice crop quality, which leads to better harvests, rehabilitation of degraded fields, and increased resilience against climate challenges. Through research, capacity building, […]