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Let’s start with a trivia. April is Panagyaman Rice Festival, the National Celebration of Successful Rice Harvest, declared through Proclamation No. 606, s. 2004. Consistent with this celebration, we feature the symbolisms in agricultural festival and the recommended postproduction practices for the farmers. An interesting research on a bacteria that can help rice survive drought is also highlighted. We also include tips on getting that prized scholarship grant. This summer, please encourage your vacationing relatives and friends to visit PhilRice for knowledge adventure.
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WATCH: RICE TRADERS FORUM
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The Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Finance (DOF), and National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) led the ‘Rice Traders Forum’ at the Ayuntamiento de Manila in Intramuros, Manila on April 29. The forum tackled Republic Act (RA) 11203 or the Rice Liberization Act and its implementing rules and regulation (IRR), the import consolidation, and the import process flow.
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NEW RESEARCH
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BACTERIA HELP RICE SURVIVE DROUGHT – STUDY
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BY ANNA MARIE BAUTISTA
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Certain species of rhizobacteria can modify the structure of rice roots, thereby increasing the plant’s ability to tolerate drought, a recent study showed. In their research, PhilRice scientists Roel Suralta, Jayvee Cruz, and their team, together with the students from Muñoz National High School, found that treating rice with Streptomyces mutabilis can enhance its root system development during dry spell.
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FOR FARMERS
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HANDLE RICE WITH CARE
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BY REUEL MARAMARA
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Farmers often get excited come harvest time. Unfortunately, some overlook that postproduction practices are as important as growing rice. A 2010 study by the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization shows that 16.47% of rice is lost on postproduction. When saved, experts said, the losses could have covered the amount of rice imported annually.
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SYMBOLISMS IN PHILIPPINE AGRICULTURAL FESTIVALS
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BY ELSIE REYES
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April is special for the Philippine rice industry because it was proclaimed as the Panagyaman Festival Month, the national celebration of bountiful harvest. Such festive events could be very enticing to attend because of extravagance, colorful food, and the opportunity for income-generating activities. Amidst merriments, the Philippine festivals are more than what meets the eye.
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TIPS FOR THAT DREAM SCHOLARSHIP
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BY ZENNY AWING
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Aside from the opportunity of studying in a good school, scholarship gives free education and covers lodging, travel allowance, and book allowance. So, if you’re planning to apply for a free graduate course, consider these tips.
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Summer is one of the best times that we can fuel our children’s dreams. Do they want to be in the science, IT, and social field? A PhilRice visit may give them a kick-start in knowing more about their passion and what they want to achieve.Located at the Science City of Munoz in Nueva Ecija, PhilRice opens its FutureRice Farm, Rice Science Museum, and learning corners to locals and tourists.
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TRY KNOWLEDGE ADVENTURE THIS SUMMER VAC
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BY ALLAN BIWANG
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| CONGRATULATIONS! |
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PhilRice PRISM Team
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1st Place, Best Paper Award
69th PSABE Annual Convention
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
April 1 - 27, 2019
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PhilRice Central Experimentation Station
Maligaya, Science City of Munoz, 3119 Nueva Ecija
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