As the nation prepares to commemorate Rizal Day on Dec. 30, the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) draws inspiration from the words of Dr. Jose Rizal, “The youth is the hope of our future,” by empowering the youth to take an active role in agriculture and leadership through its BeRICEponsible Leadership Camp. Recently pilot-tested at the RICEsParK in the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, the camp aims to mold […]

Filipino farmers are set to benefit from the extended implementation of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) under the amended Agricultural Tariffication Act (RA 12078), which extends the program until 2031. With an annual budget tripled from P10 billion to P30 billion, RCEF aims to boost agricultural productivity and sustainability through expanded programs, modern technologies, and strengthened farmer support mechanisms. The additional funding will enhance initiatives such as soil health […]

Amid a year marked by challenges, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. underscored the role of science and technology in sustaining the country’s rice sector during the 36th Ugnay Palay Conference of the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) in Nueva Ecija, Dec. 3-5. Describing the year’s challenges as “perfect storm,” the secretary said that despite the high production costs, droughts, floods, and disruptions in the value chain that tested […]

The Philippines has saved an estimated P3.6 billion worth of uncooked rice, based on the current price of P43/kg, due to reduced rice wastage across the country.  Data from the Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) from 2018-2019 showed that daily rice wastage per household averaged 53g of cooked rice. Using the 2020 population as a reference, DA-Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) translated this to an […]

High school student leaders gained a deeper appreciation for agriculture and leadership at the recent pilot run of the BeRICEponsible Leadership Camp, held at the Philippine Rice Research Institute’s (PhilRice) RICEsParK in Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. The camp, themed “sParKing Future Rice Leaders,” aimed to inspire young “RICEponsible” leaders who are aware of the challenges faced by Filipino farmers and the importance of rice and rice science to […]

Integrating crop and animal production could unlock agricultural innovation and improve food security in the Philippines, agripreneur Dr. Manuel L. Logroño said during the 39th anniversary of Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), Nov. 6. Speaking at the 26th SRO Seminar Series, Logroño, president of Maize Life and Farming Sciences, underscored the benefits of linking crops and livestock in a sustainable value chain to address challenges in productivity and profitability. “We […]

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has commended Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) for its role in shaping the future of Philippine agriculture through innovation as the institute marks its 39th anniversary on Nov. 5. “As we celebrate this 39-year milestone, I underscore PhilRice’s role in shaping the future of Philippine agriculture. You are not just improving rice production; you are improving lives,” the secretary, who started […]

Gymnast and two-time olympic gold medalist, Carlos Edriel P. Yulo is the featured image of DA-Philippine Rice Research Institute’s (DA-PhilRice) 2024 wet season rice paddy art. The 1500㎡ artwork, located at the FutureRice Farm in Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, was revealed to more than thousand farmers and students during the Institute’s recent two-day Lakbay Palay. Planted in August using NSIC Rc 596 and the traditional purple rice IR1522, […]

Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija – Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. announced in a recent Bagong Pilipinas Town Hall meeting here that the government is ramping up efforts to expand irrigated land and promote urban agriculture. Represented by Dr. Eduardo L. Lapuz Jr., regional executive director of DA-Regional Field Office III, Tiu Laurel emphasized that the government’s efforts are not just about increasing agricultural production, but also […]

Consumers can now enjoy safer and healthier rice with the launch of GAPproved Rice, a premium product from the farming communities under DA-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) that meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and care.  Introduced during the Institute’s Lakbay Palay in Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija on Sept. 18-19, which gathered over a thousand farmers, extension workers, and local government units, GAPproved Rice is a good […]