With good results from the initial sites, La Union will soon establish a 24-ha technology demonstration site dubbed as PalaySikatan under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Seed Program.  To be managed by Philippine Rice Research Institute in Batac City, Ilocos Norte, four towns will showcase the performance of NSIC Rc 510, Rc 508, Rc 480, Rc 160, Rc 402, Rc 222, and Rc 216.  These towns include Sudipen, Aringay, […]

Government agencies and the private sector have united to help expand rice farmers’ market during the Lakbay Palay conducted by Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) in Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Sept. 27-28. Witnessed by a thousand farmers, the alliance was formed through the launch of “BIDA RiceBIS, Be the rice’s best” movement, in which about 10 entities marked their pledge in a commitment wall. These include the Landbank […]

Officials from cooperatives in Nueva Ecija and Nueva Vizcaya have urged over a thousand farmers to collaborate to enhance access to government interventions and market opportunities. During the two-day Lakbay Palay organized by the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) in Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija on Sept. 27-28, Ariel Dolores, chairperson of the Nueva Ecija Seed Growers Multipurpose Cooperative, shared that their collective efforts have helped them overcome their […]

The Licensing Executives Society International (LESI) has conferred on PhilRice the Innovation Award (research institution category) for its Multi-purpose Seeder (MP Seeder) during its 2023 annual meeting in Montreal, Canada. The award is a testament of the institute’s commitment in advancing innovation and licensing procedures as awardees were selected for their inclusive and impact-driven outputs. A machine for the dry direct seeding of rice, corn, and mungbean, the MP Seeder […]

The  rice paddy art of Gov. Matthew Marcos Manotoc in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte was unveiled Sept. 6 showcasing the merging of cultural heritage and sustainable farming practices,  A collaboration between Ilocos Norte Agricultural College (INAC),  Mariano Marcos State University, and Philippine Rice Research Institute, the rice paddy art was created using traditional IR 1552 purple rice and high-yield NSIC Rc 222 variety. A first for INAC, the artwork featured in […]

The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) of the Department of Agriculture (DA) has facilitated the collaborations between clustered farmer groups and their potential private sector clients with high hopes of sustaining the alliances. The clustered farm groups include Rice Business Innovations System (RiceBIS) Community Negros Agrarian Reform Cooperative (NARCO) in Negros Occidental and the RiceBIS Castillejos Farmers Agriculture Cooperative in Zambales. The NARCO clustered farmer-members, who were previously trained by […]

Studies conducted by Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) researchers were recognized as best scientific posters during the 27th Federation of Plant Science Association of the Philippines, Inc. (FPSAP) Scientific Conference held in Palawan, Aug. 27-Sept. 1. With the theme “Innovative plant solutions for a sustainable and climate-smart agriculture,” the conference cited five PhilRice researches as best poster; two, second place; and three, third place.  Study titled, “Evaluation of genetic diversity […]

The Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund Rice Extension Services Program (RCEF RESP) has responded to the information needs of farmers in Adams – the smallest town in Ilocos Norte. According to Nonilon Martin, RCEF extension focal, the town’s rice growers led by Municipal Agriculturist Clarita Tigui-ing, requested the program implementers in Batac City, Ilocos Norte to help them increase their yield currently at almost 4t/ha. The province’s average yield is almost […]

The rice market nationwide is undergoing a surge in palay prices, reaching P25/kg based on data from the Philippine Rice Information System (PRISM) of the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice). From July 31 to Aug. 6, the average price of fresh palay stood at P17.83/kg while dry palay commanded P19.33 benefitting the early planters this 2023 wet season. In June, the peak price of dry palay per kilogram reached P25 […]

Gains from the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Seed Program continue as it reaches more than one million rice farmers across the country through its inbred rice certified seed delivery and distribution activities. Data from the RCEF Rice Seed Monitoring System showed that 11,952,883 bags of certified seeds were distributed to the farmers from its launch on Sept. 16, 2019 to March 15 this year. The distribution covers seven seasons […]