Posted by Web Team Dec - 18 - 2014
A study recently identified 25 new advanced breeding lines after rigorous selection for high temperature tolerance using conventional method and marker-assisted selection. Titled Development of new rice varieties for high temperature tolerance in the Philippines, the research was the bronze winner of the Gold AFMA Best R&D Paper Award. Dr. Norvie Manigbas, lead researcher, said that the development of rice varieties for high temperature tolerance is important in addressing climate […]
Posted by Web Team Dec - 2 - 2014
The academe sector encourages elementary and high school students to take courses related to agriculture or specialize in the area to sustain the country`s food security. Dr. Crisanto Ecija, DepED NCR Regional Coordinator of Brigada Eskwela, said that youth may not value rice as they do not know how they are produced.
Posted by Web Team Nov - 14 - 2014
Rice consumers were treated with healthy ways of eating rice at major food establishments in Metro Manila during the Rice Mix Day, Nov 21. As part of the country`s celebration of National Rice Awareness Month, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls and members of Hotel and Restaurant Association of the Philippines served rice mixed with corn, adlai, camote or other staples to help consumers get more nutrients. Hazel V. Antonio, activity lead, said […]
Posted by Web Team Nov - 13 - 2014
The Department of Agriculture (DA) leads on Monday the celebration of the National Rice Awareness Month (NRAM) this Nov through recitation of the Panatang Makapalay and exhibits on ways for Filipinos to help the country have enough rice. In the kick-off ceremony, DA Sec. Proceso J. Alcala emphasized the need for Filipinos to stay healthy more than having their enough fill of rice. He urged the public to consider eating […]
Posted by Web Team Nov - 4 - 2014
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Posted by Web Team Mar - 30 - 2011
Kara Patria C. David, The Outstanding Women in the Nation`s Service awardee for Broadcast Journalism in 2010, marked the Women’s Month celebration.
Posted by Web Team Feb - 7 - 2011
Written by the Web Team Fast, credible information, 24/7. Knowing the right fertilizer application is now easier with the development of Nutrient Manager for Rice (NMRice), a decision tool currently being used by farmers in the location-specific technology development (LSTD) project sites of the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice). The performance of NMRice is being evaluated relative to the Leaf Color Chart, which is used to assess nitrogen status […]
