Rice farming landscape faces constant threats, from extreme weather to market vulnerabilities. At PhilRice, we embrace Agriculture 4.0 technologies to help farmers become resilient and climate-smart entrepreneurs; ensuring a prosperous future for Filipino rice farming communities. We do this by transforming challenges into opportunities, bringing innovations like climate-resilient rice varieties and data-driven pest management to even the most remote areas, so that every grain harvested reflects the hard work and […]

After nearly 11 years at sea, Engracio G. Tupaz, 57, has transitioned to rice farming, achieving a net income of over PhP100,000 a hectare from his 2.3-ha farm.  Returning to the Philippines in 2012, Tupaz’s agricultural journey has not only sustained his livelihood but also funded his three children’s college education. Initially lacking expertise in rice farming, Tupaz joined the PalaySikatan technology demonstration under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) […]

The Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund Rice Extension Services (RCEF RESP) Program has enhanced the farming skills of young and new farmers in Palawan and Camarines Sur. In Palawan, 30-year-old farmer Marc Joseph D. Gabriel from Narra increased his yield after participating in the RCEF training of trainers on pest and nutrient management.  Before the training, Gabriel’s 1.5-ha farm produced 3t/ha of NSIC Rc 218. With RCEF interventions, his yield increased […]

Through the adoption of a web-based decision-support tool, farmers in Tarlac have demonstrated the potential of digital agriculture services to transform traditional farming practice.  Sixty-four farmers in the villages of Sembrano and San Bartolome revitalized 101.5ha, significantly improving their yields and reducing costs through the  the Rice Crop Manager Advisory Service (RCMAS), Following RCMAS guidelines, 52-year-old Warlito V. Viernes of Brgy. Sembrano increased his yield from 4 to 5.5t/ha. He […]

Rice farmers in Bongabon, Nueva Ecija will benefit from two newly enacted ordinances designed to help them adapt to drought conditions and incorporate digital tools into their farming practices. The ordinances aim to promote agriculture-based and institutional drought adaptation strategies through suitable extension efforts and optimize the use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) by engaging the youth to assist rice farmers. With climate change increasing the frequency of droughts, […]

Rice Business Innovations System (RiceBIS) communities in Tiaong, Quezon, are poised to be the first suppliers of pigmented rice products, including white rice, at the UPLB Techno Hub One-Stop-Shop (UPLB THOSS). In a recent showcase event led by Gregorio Garde, president of the Sintorisan-Behia SWISA Farmers Association, Tiaong RiceBIS communities presented their products to officials from UPLB THOSS, the University of the Philippines Los Baños Business Affairs Office, UPLB Alumni […]

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. 

The Rice Business Innovations System (RiceBIS) community in Batac City, Ilocos Norte celebrated a significant boost to their agro-enterprise efforts through Senator Bong Go’s Malasakit sa Kooperatiba Program, in partnership with the Cooperative Development Authority.  Among the beneficiaries, the Rayuray Farmers Agriculture Cooperative received a PhP50,000 grant, empowering them to enhance agricultural productivity and economic sustainability. Cooperative members also participated in an orientation on business continuity management, equipping them with […]

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 […]