Efren Ebalida, a farmer-cooperator in Iba, Zambales, lauded the walk-behind transplanter as “time-saving and cost-efficient” during the recent RCEF PalaySikatan 2.0 ceremonial crop establishment. The machine, he said, reduced his labor costs from P10,000 to just P3,000 per hectare, requiring only four to five laborers to complete the task in 12 hours. The event also highlighted NSIC Rc 534 and modern farming technologies that boost yields, increase farmers’ income, and […]

Farmer Ramil B. Ballejo from Panay, Capiz credited Minus-One-Element Technique (MOET) for his abundant harvest of 7t/ha and 50% savings from fertilizer cost. This soil testing technology is promoted in the PalaySikatan 2.0 technology demonstration farms under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Seed Program.

The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) in Midsayap, North Cotabato has recently earned the Philippine Good Agricultural Practices (PhilGAP) certification with a perfect score of 100%, marking a significant milestone in the station’s commitment to safe, sustainable, and ethical farming practices. The certification follows a comprehensive evaluation of the station’s 64-hectare rice seed production area, facilities, and seed production site at the University of Southern Mindanao. Inspectors from the Bureau […]

PhilRice Midsayap marked the 2024 National Rice Awareness Month with the “Be RICEponsible” campaign, engaging communities through interactive and educational activities. Highlights included the “Roots and Shoots” transplanting event with pupils of Simeon Panganiban Elementary School, a Color Fun Run involving staff and residents, and the “Mom’s Rice Rumble” cooking contest, where parents showcased black rice recipes. The celebration also featured lectures on agriculture careers, Malusog Rice orientation, and rice-themed […]

Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) has equipped 150 rice farmers in Sta. Cruz, Zambales, for the 2025 dry season. The farmers received 200 sacks of NSIC Rc 160 certified inbred seeds, along with RCEF information, education, and communication materials aimed at increasing yields, reducing costs, and improving income. Known for its resilience and high yield, NSIC Rc 160 will help farmers better manage environmental challenges. In a video message, Sen. […]

Graduates of a specialized implementers’ course under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) reported significant improvements in their critical thinking and facilitation abilities. The 10-day training, held from Sept. 3-13 in Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, equipped participants with practical tools to enhance their decision-making and leadership in rice education. The course focused on the PalayCheck System, a science-based rice management approach, combined with hands-on field activities to deepen […]

DA-Philippine Rice Research Institute Batac, in collaboration with Mariano Marcos State University, planted its annual rice paddy art featuring Sen. Imee Marcos and her IMEEsolusyon program using NSIC Rc 222 and IR 1552 purple rice variety. The senator was featured for her commitment to agricultural innovation and community development. The intricate artwork not only showcases the beauty of rice farming but also highlights the potential of rice paddy art as […]

DA-Philippine Rice Research Institute Midsayap is set to conduct three batches of Rice Boot Camp (RBC) training to enhance the rice production expertise of recent agriculture graduates in Region 9. This three-day immersive training aims to identify potential researchers and development workers who can drive agricultural advancement.  Participants will engage in discussions on the latest updates in Rice Science and Technology, focusing on the PalayCheck System and Palayamanan Plus principles. […]

Philippine Rice Research Institute in Batac City, Ilocos Norte has introduced a laser-guided land leveling machine to 200 senior farmers in Brgy. Cabatuan, Alaminos, Pangasinan. This new technology was showcased in a recent 16-day demonstration on a 10-hectare plot of land. The laser-guided equipment ensures accurate land grading, promoting optimal water distribution and reducing water wastage in the farmlands. 

Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) in Midsayap, North Cotabato trains 28 SOCCSKSARGEN extensionists on the latest in rice farming technology, including the PalayCheck System and Palayamanan Plus. The two-day course, held on June 10-11 in Tantangan, South Cotabato, aimed to enhance the specialists’ skills in supporting local rice farmers with updated scientific knowledge. The extensionists also developed actionable plans to improve rice farming practices and will now disseminate these across […]