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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Persons deprived of liberty (PDL) from the Cabadbaran City District Jail in Agusan del Norte are being upskilled in mushroom propagation and cultivation as a livelihood source.  “The knowledge and skills gained by our PDL in this three-year partnership with DA-PhilRice Agusan will help them in their reintegration into society, particularly in earning income and supporting their families outside of our bureau’s custody,” Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) […]