• PhilRice develops pigmented rice bran-infused yogurt to boost nutrition

    Filipinos looking for healthier food options may soon enjoy a new take on yogurt, as food technologists at the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) have infused it with nutrient-rich rice bran to enhance its health benefits. Developed by food technologist Dr. Henry M. Corpuz and his team, the improved yogurt incorporates stabilized rice […]

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  • R4D milestones a boon for PH agri

    The Philippine agriculture sector is steadily advancing, driven by the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) research-for-development (R4D) initiatives, particularly through the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice).  These initiatives are crucial in addressing the challenges posed by climate change, food security, and public health, while boosting productivity and resilience in the country’s agricultural systems. Through PhilRice, the […]

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  • Japan’s agri-tech to help cut methane emissions in PH rice farms

    The Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) is set to collaborate with Japan-based Sagri Co., Ltd. and the National Irrigation Administration-Upper Pampanga River Integrated Irrigation System (NIA-UPRIIS) Division 1 to pilot a smart agriculture initiative aimed at reducing methane emissions in rice farming while providing carbon credit opportunities for farmers. Under a newly signed Memorandum of […]

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  • DA strengthens rice efforts to meet 20.46 MMT target

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) is intensifying efforts to achieve the country’s 20.46 million metric tons (MMT) rice production target for 2025, aligning the National Rice Program (NRP) with the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Seed Program to improve seed distribution and optimize yield. During a planning workshop at DA-Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), key […]

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  • Korea backs PH’s rice supply chain

    With the public sector seeking to strengthen rice supply and enhance seed distribution, South Korea has committed USD 4.5 million to bolster the Philippines’ rice sector including the construction of a new rice seed warehouse in Isabela. The facility, which includes cold storage, a generator set, and a forklift, was officially opened during the 33rd […]

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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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