The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) has developed an innovative machine called the “AutoBoat” tractor, designed to make rice land preparation faster, cheaper, and more accessible to small farmers across the country. Read more »
Filipino researchers are embarking on a landmark project to sequence the genomes of 1,001 traditional rice varieties from across the country—aiming to uncover genetic traits that can boost yields, improve nutrition, and make crops more climate-resilient. Read more »
A major step toward enhancing food security in the Philippines was made with the inauguration of Ilocos Norte's first solar-powered seed warehouse. Read more »
To reduce significant rice waste in the nation, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is working to resurrect a measure that would require restaurants to provide half a cup of rice. Read more »
In the Philippines, rice farming is a vital part of the economy, but the majority of farmers are landless. Over 2.4 million Filipinos work the land, yet more than 50% are tenants, relying on a share tenancy system where they till land they don’t own in exchange for a portion of the harvest. Read more »
