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 »
