Written by the Web Team   Farmers in Region II had committed themselves to be more productive following their attendance to a season-long training on PalayCheck, an integrated crop management system for rice, and Palayamanan, a diversified rice-based farming system. “Farmers are eager to learn new technologies, but sometimes, we lack government support. We are lucky that we have this free training, so it’s a must for us to have […]

Written by the Web Team   Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala expressed confidence that “Filipino farmers can be at par with the best farmers of the world” with the results of Palayabangan, a nationwide farming contest, in this year`s dry season. “Nakakatakot ang ASEAN integration. Pero nakita natin na kaya palang maging globally competitive ang ating mga magsasaka (The ASEAN integration may sound intimidating. But today, it`s proven that farmers […]

Written by the Web Team   Dr. Mary Ann Baradi, supervising science research specialist of PhilRice in Batac, Ilocos Norte, recently received the regional Gawad Saka outstanding agricultural researcher award from the Department of Agriculture. Baradi received the award for her  researches published in national and international journals and presented in conferences. She co-authored the study titled, Simulation of paddy drying in a Low Cost In-Bin Dryer, published in the […]

Recharging the mind.  Agriculture committee heads in the municipalities and barangays in Cotabato participated in the Rice S&T Updates and Appreciation Course for Local Executives conducted by PhilRice Midsayap in June 10-11. Coming from Pigcawayan, Pikit, Alamada, Libungan, Midsayap, and Aleosan, the local executives learned about the drum seeder, Minus One Element Technique, Leaf Color Chart, observation well in the controlled irrigation, vermicomposting, and mushroom production.

Written by the Web Team   Aurora, the lowest rice-producing province in Region III, may soon increase its harvests with the promotion of pest-reducing farm practices in the area. Dr. Aurora M. Corales, supervising science research specialist based at the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) said that synchronous planting and crop rotation could help minimize pest and disease occurrences including rats, rice black bug, rice bug, tungro, rice blast, and […]

Written by the Web Team   PhilRice breeders encourage farmers to plant early maturing and drought-tolerant rice varieties in preparation for the likely coming of El Niño this cropping season. El Niño is expected to hit the country the last quarter of 2014 and will last until the first quarter of 2015, based on the recent advisory by the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). PAGASA predicted changes […]

Written by the Web Team   Philippine Rice Research Institute, the country’s lead in rice science and development, had concerted its development initiatives under the recently launched Rural Transformation Movement. Operationalizing within two major campaigns, Gusto naming milyonaryo kayo and Be RICEponsible, the movement aims to change tillers’ behavior on farm enterprise and intensify Filipino’s commitment in helping the country produce enough rice. Dr. Eduardo Jimmy Quilang, PhilRice deputy executive […]

Written by the Web Team   The Sagot ko ang magulang ko or Infomediary Campaign, an initiative led by the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) that aims to mobilize youth to be agriculture infomediaries, has stepped-up its activities with the inclusion of climate change module in the country’s technical-vocational curriculum. Jaime A. Manalo IV, campaign lead, said the module will be incorporated in the curriculum of 81 technical-vocational schools nationwide. […]

Written by the Web Team   Science City of Muñoz, the only science city in the country, supports the call for Filipinos to be RICEponsible or having a better attitude towards rice and farmers. In adopting the Be RICEponsible campaign, an offshoot of the declaration of the National Year of Rice in 2013, the local government unit headed by Mayor Nestor Alvarez, kicked off the city campaign through a recent […]

Written by the Web Team   Dr. Eufemio T. Rasco Jr, executive director of the Philippine Rice Research Institute, cited the farmers in San Mateo, Isabela during the recent 6th Balatong Festival for being resourceful and open-minded. “Some farmers in the country are yet to adopt the intensified rice-based farming system and crop diversification, which we promote at PhilRice. Here, you amaze me with your productive farm practices and willingness […]