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 by incorporating insights from training and extension activities. Perspective of different fields of experts have been considered leading to the revision of KeyCheck statements and assessments, providing a clearer and more thorough procedure to achieve the Keychecks. Integration of the direct seeding technology has also been strengthened.
Upon finalizing, the material will be distributed to partner agencies involved in rice training for both trainers and farmers, ensuring widespread dissemination of the latest advancements in rice cultivation techniques. The last major revision was conducted in 2019.
