Digital agriculture tools and services (DATS) have been made accessible through a newly launched online platform made by the Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR) and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). D4AgPH, a recently released digital platform was...
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) have launched a new project that aims to improve rice farmers’ productivity and sustainability by utilizing drone technology. In a statement on Monday, April 22, IRRI and PhilRice said...
Dinorado, sinandomeng, and other varieties in the market may soon have a healthier form as the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is developing a new rice variant that could lower the risk of developing diabetes, as well as lessen the demand for unlimited rice strategies in food...
As rice variety studies are in continuous full-swing in the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), delegates from the rice breeding innovation assured that the drought-tolerant rice seeds would be able to improve yield, lessen the farmer’s operating expenses, and provide benefits to...
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has the full support of President Marcos in developing varieties of rice, corn, potatoes, and other agricultural products with additional nutritional values. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. during the courtesy call of Consultative...
Stressing that rice is not merely just a food but life, President Marcos encouraged government agencies and the private sector to continue collaborating with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in identifying solutions on the country's rice industry problems. President Ferdinand...
Schools will be compelled to include “urban agriculture, agricultural entrepreneurship and economy” in their academic curriculum if a lawmaker’s proposed measure becomes a law. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Agriculture) House Bill (HB) No. 2072 aims to mandate the teaching and...
The Philippines became the world's first country Friday (July 23) to approve the commercial production of genetically modified (GM) ''golden rice'' that experts hope will combat childhood blindness and save lives in the developing world. A biosafety permit issued by government regulators...
