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Written by the Web Team   With uncertainties brought about by trade liberalization and climate change, an official of the Department of Agriculture (DA) challenged more than 500 rice workers to step up researches during the 27th National Rice Research and Development (R&D) Conference held at Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), Sept. 3-4. “Our population had reached 100 million and when given opportunities and with proper investment, we can depend […]

Written  by the Web Team   Extensionists and communicators in the government and private sector gathered together at the Central Experiment Station in Maligaya, Nueva Ecija, to strengthen the rice extension system, Sept. 5. “Our extension system is getting more challenged with the increasing need for precision production, mechanization, and industrialization; growing population and varying consumer needs; and dwindling natural resources. These seemingly complexities are amidst the challenges in preparing […]

Written by the Web Team   Help the rice farmers cope with the onslaught of El Niño through adequate information. Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), the country`s lead agency in rice science and development, had produced and rolled out information materials on El Niño to equip the farmers with better chances of adapting to the warmer-than-usual phenomenon. Jaime A. Manalo IV, Development Communication Division head, said print, modules, audio, and […]

Written by the Web Team   Farmers need not panic about the impending drought that PAGASA projected. This is according to the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice)-Isabela. “There are ways to adapt to drought in case it happens,” Arlina Golonan, PhilRice researcher, said. One of these techniques is Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD), a water-saving technology where rice fields are alternately flooded and drained. Golonan said that this technology provides […]

Written by the Web Team   Different rice-mix dishes, or rice is mixed with other staple crops like mais, camote, and saba, were showcased in a local cooking contest in San Mateo, Isabela during the launching of Pinggang Pinoy, Aug. 15. Vegetable, fish, and other protein-source dishes were also added to the rice-mixes to complete a meal. Thirteen members of the Rural Improvement Club (RIC) competed in cooking a P50-meal […]

Written by the Web Team   Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), the country`s lead in rice research and development, is encouraging farmers to avail of its SMS service to manage pests and diseases. Rice blast, the world`s most prevalent disease reducing yield by 50 to 85 percent, may be expected in some fields in the country as its occurrence is triggered by frequent rains and high relative humidity. “Thanks to […]

Written by the Web Team   Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija –  Be RICEponsible, a campaign that aims to help the country continually increase its rice production, partnered with a community church to instill appreciation towards farmers` hard work and brown rice. In a mass feeding program with the San Sebastian Parish Church, Gemma Oreña, 12 years old said she valued more the work of his father, who is […]

Written by the Web Team   Korean rice cultivars being tested in the Philippines are found to be acceptable for farmers in Region III. In a recent sensory evaluation conducted in the Central Experiment Station of the Philippine Rice Research Institute, three Korean rice cultivars received higher acceptable rating over the local Philippine rice variety. Miyang, Dasanbyeo, and Saegyejinmi obtained an acceptable rating ranging from 85 to 87 percent from […]