Posted by Aura Shaznay Tumulak Nov - 22 - 2022
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 […]
Posted by Kei J. Asagi Nov - 22 - 2022
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 […]
Posted by Franzel Monique Bonilla Nov - 22 - 2022
To enhance the competitiveness of rice farmers, the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) in Ilocos Norte and the local government unit of Piddig tied up in promoting high-yielding varieties and cost-reducing technologies through a Farmer Field School (FFS). The FFS showcased a nationally recommended high-yielding inbred variety, NSIC Rc 160, and newly-released varieties NSIC Rc 508 and Rc 512, which yield from 5.6 to 10.8t/ha. Cost-reducing technologies for […]
Posted by Kristianne Marie David Nov - 19 - 2022
Agricultural extension workers and farm school trainers from Northern Mindanao vowed to share the new knowledge they gained from the training of trainers on pest and nutrient management in rice in Lala, Lanao del Norte, Nov. 14-18. Vaniza B. Cambonga, Farmer Field School (FFS) trainer said that aside from the technical aspects of pest and nutrient management, the training helped her in effectively teaching the rice farmers. “Farmers already have […]
Posted by Michael Satuito Nov - 18 - 2022
Students from the Philippine Science High School (Pisay)–Bicol Region Campus were encouraged to become #BeRICEponsible advocates during their visit to DA-PhilRice Bicol, Nov. 17. They were urged not to waste a single grain of rice and appreciate rice farmers by means of thanking and valuing the food they provide to Filipinos. “I promised to become more RICEponsible in consuming rice as it is not easy to grow it,” said Leira […]
Posted by Mark Joseph Zuniga Nov - 16 - 2022
Philippine Rice Research Institute of the Department of Agriculture (DA-PhilRice) pushes recommendations for farmers to benefit from a water-saving technology called Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD). In the recent “Rice Science for Decision-Makers” issue titled “Policy imperatives to increase uptake of the Alternative Wetting and Drying (AWD) technology,” authors noted the need to revisit sections of the Free Irrigation Act. “While the Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) technology has been […]
Posted by Sylvia Therese C. Quiring Nov - 16 - 2022
The Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) continues to explore digital solutions to improve certified seed distribution under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Seed Program. Recently, the institute through its RCEF unit at DA-PhilRice Midsayap pilot-scaled its pre-registration initiative in Brgy. New Iloilo, Tantangan, South Cotabato. Verified farmer-beneficiaries registered and submitted their farming-related profile via the RCEF Seed Program website days prior to distribution. They can […]
Posted by Mark Joseph Zuniga Nov - 16 - 2022
The Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have collaborated to help rice farmers reduce production cost through direct-seeding. Direct seeding is a crop establishment method where rice seeds are dispersed directly onto land surface. Studies show through this method, farmers can save up to PhP1.14 on labor cost for every kilogram of rice produced, saves 30% less water, and 23 labor days for […]
Posted by Christine Mae Nicolas Nov - 5 - 2022
Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Atty. Karlo Alexei B. Nograles has recognized the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) in “shaping the lives of the people and building up a better nation” during the institute’s anniversary celebration, Nov. 4. The former cabinet secretary hailed the accomplishments of Dangal ng Bayan regional winner Jose A. Orcino for his “untiring service and commitment” in improving the seed production performance by overseeing […]
Posted by Christine Mae Nicolas Nov - 5 - 2022
Dr. Zosimo M. Battad, chancellor of the University of the East (UE), Caloocan campus, emphasized teamwork as an indispensable element in shaping institutional culture during the anniversary celebration of the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice), Nov. 3. “More than ever, passion, commitment, loyalty, and teamwork is a must and must be part of culture — culture of excellence that has shaped this institution through the years,” Battad said […]
