Posted by Aubrey Vista P. Manalo Dec - 20 - 2024
This year’s National Rice Awareness Month (NRAM), which is being celebrated every November, was themed “Be RICEponsible”. NRAM gravitated anew on responsible rice consumption with activities aimed at reducing rice wastage and supporting farmers. The “Half-Cup, Full-Heart” challenge urged Filipinos dining out not to buy more than they can finish. Branch stations breath life to the theme through various activities: Midsayap hosted “Roots and Shoots,” involving staff and students in […]
Posted by Aubrey Vista P. Manalo Nov - 5 - 2024
Over 1,200 farmers, agricultural officers, extension workers, and representatives from local government units and state universities and colleges heard the good news about the possible extension of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Program during the Lakbay Palay held at the DA–PhilRice Central Experiment Station, Sep. 18-19. “The extension of RCEF is for the farmers and cooperatives. If RCEF is extended, the tariff revenue from imported rice will help the […]
Posted by Aubrey Vista P. Manalo Nov - 5 - 2024
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed in July 2024 the PhilRice Executive Director along with three new members to its Board of Trustees as part of a strategic initiative to boost rice production and improve the livelihoods of Filipino rice farmers. Dr. John C. de Leon took his oath for a second term as the PhilRice Executive Director on July 29, 2024. Initially appointed by former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte […]
Posted by Shannel Cabansag Aug - 30 - 2024
The Sangguniang Bayan of Santa, Ilocos Sur approved a resolution for the adoption of the Minus-One-Element Technique (MOET)-generated fertilizer recommendations on June 26, which was passed by the Committee on Agriculture. According to Hon. Eugene B. Borje, the resolution will guide the local government unit of Santa, especially the municipal agriculture office in identifying initiatives and activities to promote the MOET-generated fertilizer recommendations to their rice farmers. “The recommendations will […]
Posted by DA - PhilRice Aug - 30 - 2024
The RCEF Seed Program’s PalaySikatan 2.0 project has boosted mechanized rice planting this wet season, showcasing riding-type and walk-behind transplanters. Michael Johnson P. Mabalo of the San Quintin Integrated Farmers Association (SQIFA) noted that initial resistance from older farmers decrease after seeing the demonstrations, leading to increased adoption. Similarly, Elmer B. Vidad of the Bangar Irrigators Farmers Association (BIFA) reported successful member adoption following the demonstrations. SQIFA farmer-adopters rose from […]
Posted by Benzon Z. Munar Aug - 30 - 2024
The DA-Crop Biotechnology Center (DA-CBC) and DA-PhilRice participated in the 46th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), July 10-11. The event gravitated on the theme, “Beyond Farm Productivity: Transforming the Philippine Food System to Address Equity, Consumer Health, and Environmental Issues.” It showcased a range of Research for Development thrusts, emerging and ongoing projects from different government agencies and state universities […]
Posted by philrice-admin Aug - 30 - 2024
PhilRice Midsayap, Negros, and Agusan renewed their commitment to excellence, an institutional value that has been at the center of their operations, during their 36th, 21st, and 34th anniversaries, respectively. With the theme, “36 years of committed R4DE service for better rice community,” PhilRice Midsayap loaded their celebration with a series of activities to highlight stakeholders’ contributions to the station’s initiatives and operations, July 12. In 2023, the station delivered […]
Posted by Denise Bianca Y. Sadullo Aug - 30 - 2024
Following the presentation of guidelines, the “Scaling of Palayamanan Technologies” project is now in its initial phase, with PhilRice Bicol, in collaboration with the DA – Regional Field Office V (DA-RFO V), beginning to validate potential sites, identify suitable locations and ensure that they meet the necessary criteria for the successful establishment of six pilot sites across the Bicol region. Palayamanan, as part of the Scaling of Rice Technologies under […]
Posted by DA - PhilRice Aug - 30 - 2024
PhilRice Los Baños, in collaboration with the municipal agriculture office of Lemery and the DA-Lipa City, is establishing a Palayamanan site in Noong Casto, Lemery, Batangas. Farmers in the area had been inappropriately planting NSIC Rc 216, a variety for irrigated lowlands, despite the high sulfur or salinity levels in their soils. The farmers rely on rainwater for irrigation, which has dragged down their yields to less than 3t/ha. To […]
Posted by Kiara Mae Panyo Aug - 30 - 2024
To ensure relevant, timely, and science-based technological promotions, DA-PhilRice is set to release an updated version of the PalayCheck System for irrigated lowland rice by 2025. The revision is spearheaded by the Technology Management and Services Division (TMSD) through the conduct of extensive consultations and workshops with researchers, technical staff, and trainers from various fields across DA-PhilRice’s CES and branch stations. This initiative improves the overall effectiveness of the platform […]