The Zaragoza People’s Agriculture Cooperative (ZPAgCo) in Nueva Ecija, a member of the Rice Business Innovations System (RiceBIS) network, secured direct deal to supply NSIC Rc31SR (Malagkit 6) rice to Betty’s Native Cakes in Tarlac, which specializes in Filipino sweets and pastries made from glutinous rice. The deal is a significant step towards RiceBIS network’s goal to expand ZPAgCo’s market with business partnership. Their product, Rc31SR is personally harvested by […]

Maguindanao del Sur farmer Hanan K. Abedin, 36, has reported a 4 to 7t/ha yield increase since he began using eDamuhan, an app he learned in 2022 from the Department of Agriculture–Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) to help identify weeds. The app employs artificial intelligence and photo recognition to identify weed species. Farmers can browse its list of Philippine weed species, which includes their scientific and local names, their ill […]

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. recognized Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) for its vital role in advancing the nation’s agricultural sector during the recent 50th Gawad Saka awarding ceremonies held at its Central Experiment Station in Nueva Ecija. He commended the Institute for developing high-yield rice varieties, empowering farmers through training, and implementing impactful programs under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF). As PhilRice approaches its 40th founding anniversary this […]

Farmers in Marag Village in Luna, Apayao, are seeing improved harvests as the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) program expands to their province, enabling DA-Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) Isabela to provide more training and support. Before the intervention, farmers relied on inbred rice seeds with lower yields, but since receiving support from PhilRice and other agricultural institutions starting in 2013, their harvests have significantly increased. James A. Trumpo, a […]

The Department of Agriculture–Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) and the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) are gearing up for the nationwide rollout of the Rice Seed Information System (RSIS)—a digital platform that will transform how rice seeds are tracked, certified, stored, and distributed in the country. RSIS is designed to connect all registered seed growers, producers, certification bodies, and warehouses through a centralized platform, enabling real-time monitoring of seed production, […]

DA-Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) is urging farmers to intensify field monitoring as four major rice pests are expected to infest rice areas until the end of June. PhilRice urged farmers in Central Luzon, Western Visayas, the Cordillera Administrative Region, and the Bicol Region to closely monitor their fields for signs of rodents, rice stemborers, brown planthoppers, and rice bugs. If left unmanaged, these pests could lead to significant yield […]

For its significant impact in boosting the agriculture sector, the Philippine Rice Research Institute was recognized as one of the Department of Agriculture’s top-performing agencies during the DA Performance Appreciation System awarding ceremony held on April 29 at the BSWM Lopez Convention Hall, Quezon City. The recognition underscores the Institute’s role in driving science-based solutions and programs that strengthen the rice industry and contribute to the country’s food security agenda.

Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) researchers have identified nine strains of naturally occurring fungi that could help farmers against fall armyworms (FAW), a new pest posing a threat to rice crops in Luzon. Evelyn M. Valdez, PhilRice crop protection expert, reported that the fungal organisms, known as entomopathogens, were found infecting FAW larvae in the wild. Early tests suggest they could serve as biological control agents (BCAs) or living organisms […]

Filipino rice farmers are expected to benefit from more practical technologies as the Department of Agriculture–Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) intensifies efforts to develop and commercialize farm-ready innovations. The Institute’s Business Development Division’s Intellectual Property Management–Innovation and Technology Support Office (PhilRice BDD IPM-ITSO) recently received the Platinum Award from the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) during the recent ITSO Presidents’ Summit in Parañaque City.  The award recognizes outstanding […]

To mark its 40th anniversary this November, the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) is promoting healthier and more mindful food choices through its Healthy@40 campaign, aligning with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for prioritizing health and nutrition in government plans. Outlined in Memorandum No. 2025-056 released in February, the new guidelines aim to reduce the risks of diet-related diseases such as hypertension and diabetes while promoting healthier eating habits […]