This app recognizes weed images and gives the descriptions and recommendations on how to control weeds. Farmers can browse its list of Philippine weed species, their scientific and local names, their impact on rice, and their recommended management. Download here

Categories: Diagnostic Tools

Derived from a four-stripped handy “ruler” called Leaf Color Chart (LCC), the PhilRice Leaf Color Computing Application (PhilRice LCC App) can assess nitrogen status of the rice plant. The mobile app generates nitrogen recommendations in just under a minute based on the digital images of intact rice leaves photographed directly from the field. Available here

Categories: Diagnostic Tools

A complementary device for the MOET kit, this app provides the right amount, combination, and type of fertilizer to be applied. The soil nutrient calculator, which is used before crop establishment, helps farmers avoid excessive or inadequate fertilizer application. Try it here

Categories: Diagnostic Tools

It uses rice hull as a fuel to cook food or boil water. Inexpensive and easy to fabricate Generates high heat (yellow to bluish flame) Environment-friendly; practically smokeless Requires less attention Simple-low cost and lightweight design Efficient and economical Download Gasifier stove for inquiries email dostbdd2021@gmail.com  

Categories: Biomass Use

It converts rice hull into carbonized rice hll that can be used for seedbed preparation, organic fertilizer, soil conditioner and others Generally Smokeless for inquiries email dostbdd2021@gmail.com  

Categories: Biomass Use

Lightweight, portable, and easy to fabricate Easy to operate and requires less attention Efficient, economical and practically smokeless Download Open-type carbonizer for inquiries email dostbdd2021@gmail.com  

Categories: Biomass Use

Inexpensive and easy to fabricate Generates high heat (yellow to bluish flame) Environment-friendly; practically smokeless Requires less attention Simple-low cost and lightweight design Efficient and economical Download Maligaya rice hull stove for inquiries email dostbdd2021@gmail.com  

Categories: Biomass Use

High capacity. Up to 1.5 tons/hour for final cleaning after drying Low grain loss. Less than 1% cleaning loss Easy to operate. Minimum adjustments needed for operation. Simple design. Locally manufactured using locally-available materials. Highly mobile. Fitted with pneumatic wheels for towing and transport. Download Seed cleaner for inquiries email dostbdd2021@gmail.com  

Categories: Post Harvest

Prevents pest infestation such as weevils, rats, and birds) during storage of palay seeds without using chemicals Low seed MC are maintained even if seeds are exposed to high humidity conditions during rainy season Improves seed viability by 6 to 12 months as compared to the conventional open storage. Download Saclob for inquiries email dostbdd2021@gmail.com  

Categories: Post Harvest

Produces fine, dry flour for some traditional food and bakery products Storable output up to six months Low power requirement Output free from contamination Can be used for corn, cassava, ube, squash, banana, mungbean, chili, black pepper, soy bean, etc Easy to operate and maintain Easy to fabricate and utilizes local materials Ability to mill small quantities Download Multicrop flourmill for inquiries email dostbdd2021@gmail.com  

Categories: Post Harvest
Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) is a government corporate entity attached to the Department of Agriculture created through Executive Order 1061 on 5 November 1985 (as amended) to help develop high-yielding and cost-reducing technologies so farmers can produce enough rice for all Filipinos.

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