TAGUDIN, ILOCOS SUR – For the country to attain increased rice output in the coming years, the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) in Batac recently trained 28 farmer-leaders and agriculture technicians to use decision support tools in crop management. During the training, farmers and agriculture technicians learned the use of Minus-One Element Technique (MOET) and ICT-based tools and apps such as MOET, Leaf Color Chart, and Rice Crop […]
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Farmers could save P2,000-P4,000 if they complement inorganic fertilizer application with organic, nutrient experts from the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. Wilfredo B. Collado, a nutrient management expert from DA-Philippine Rice Research Institute, said that farmers must maximize the benefits of natural sources of nutrients. “One hundred cavans of palay (5t-yield) produces 5t of rice straw. If this is incorporated into the soil and decomposed, it can produce 30kg N, […]
Farmers in San Rafael, Bulacan have pledged to practice the farming technologies and recommendations introduced during their almost four-month training in a Farmer Field School (FSS) under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund – Rice Extension Services Program. Janine Viola, top farmer graduate, said that the learning and the time they spent in the FFS could be rewarded with high yield. “I gained knowledge in Agroecosystem Analysis (AESA), nutrient management, and […]
Amidst the rising price of fertilizer in the country, the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) will promote the use of balanced fertilizer during this dry season Lakbay Palay, April 6-7. Together with the Bureau of Soils and Water Management, Agricultural Training Institute, and Agriculture and Fisheries Information Services, DA’s campaign “Abonong swak (Swak sa budget, swak sa palay),” will be launched to urge farmers to complement inorganic fertilizer […]
In recognition of the Filipino farmers’ achievement in 2021, the record high palay output is showcased in this year’s dry season paddy art at the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute’s (DA-PhilRice) Future Rice Farm in Nueva Ecija. “The farmer’s image along with the 19.96MMT figure signifies that this accomplishment is for and by the hardworking rice farmers of our country,” Nehemiah L. Caballong, lead artist of the rice paddy […]
Kabacan, Cotabato – To improve farmers’ access to high-quality seeds in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, a new buffer-stock seed warehouse was established in this town through the Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) Midsayap. The P10-M facility is located within the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) compound near the DA-PhilRice – USM seed farm. Dr. Francisco Gil N. Garcia, USM President and DA-PhilRice Trustee, […]
Fifteen new inbred rice varieties were approved for commercial release in December 2021 by the National Seed Industry Council (NSIC). Eight among these are PhilRice-bred: three for irrigated lowland (NSIC Rc 622, Rc 624, and Rc 626,) and five special-purpose pigmented non-glutinous (NSIC Rc 638 SR, Rc 640 SR, Rc 642 SR, Rc 644 SR, and Rc 646 SR). The other seven are IRRI-bred: five are for irrigated lowland (NSIC […]
Two experts of the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) were honored for their significant contributions to rice research. Dr. Roel R. Suralta, scientist III and chief SRS, was recognized as one of the 2021 National Research Council of the Philippines (NCRP) Achievement awardees. The award is given to members of the Council for their outstanding achievements in research, active membership, and significant contributions to the growth and development […]
The Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) is set to distribute 1.8 million (M) bags of certified seeds to more than 740,000 farmers this 2022 wet season through the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Seed Program.
More farmers and extension intermediaries are improving their rice farming knowledge and skills through the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund-Rice Extension Services Program (RCEF-RESP). Dr. Karen Eloisa T. Barroga, DA-PhilRice deputy executive director for development and RCEF-RESP vice-chairperson, reported reaching some 8M stakeholders in 2021 through PhilRice’s training, communication support services, as well as knowledge sharing and learning activities. This was presented during the recent DA-PhilRice RCEF Seeds and Extension annual […]
