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LIST OF PROGRAMS/DIVISIONS WITH CORRESPONDING OBJECTIVES AND BENEFICIARIES, FY 2023-2028
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PHILIPPINE RICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
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Program/Division/Branch StationFunctional ObjectivesBeneficiaries
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PROGRAM
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Rice Seeds Systems (RSS)Cater to all necessities relating to farmers' timely access to quality seeds; target improved and sustained vigorous seed supply chains by developing innovative approaches toward seed security - from seed availability, access, and utilization - to provide farmers with their preferred seeds that are high-quality in sufficient quantities in a timely mannerFarmer cooperatives, rice and rice-based farmers and clusters
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Scaling Modern and Adaptive Rice Technologies for Prosperous Farming Communities (SMART Farm)Zero in on smart and modern processes, technologies, and management of the rice plant; concentrate on innovating rice farming systems to help farmers boost their yield and income through the development of cutting-edge climate-resilient technologies in the whole value chain; address yield gaps, location-specific constraints, and data-use efficiency to maximize the quantity and quality of rice and, thus, ensure the availability and accessibility of nutritious, balanced, and safe rice and rice-based diets to all Filipino at all timesFarmer cooperatives, rice and rice-based farmers and clusters
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Rice Business Innovations System (RiceBIS) 2.0 Help farmers connect their rice and rice-based products to the market; revitalize rice-based farming communities through agro-enterprise model development with improved value chain efficiency
RiceBIS farmers and stakeholders
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DIVISION
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Agronomy, Soils, and Plant Physiology (ASPPD)Lead the research and development efforts to formulate, evaluate, and refine the soil, fertilizer, water, and cropping management technologies for rice and rice-based production system and facilitate the delivery thereof towards sustainable and competitive farming with minimal negative environmental impact
Rice farmers, policy-makers, crop advisors, scientific communities, extension workers, and R&D workers and researchers
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Crop Protection (CPD)Generate, develop, and promote pest management strategies which are environment-friendly, economical, sustainable, and compatible with each other to address farmers' needs; assist breeders in screening potential varieties for insect and disease resistance
Farmers, rice breeders, students, researchers, extension workers, crop protection specialists and other scientists
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Genetic Resources (GRD)Lead, direct, and coordinate R4D activities on conservation in accordance with international genebank standards in the Philippines, and ensure maximum utilization of high seed quality of germplasm to support in achieving research outputs; ensure high seed quality in all seed classes of inbred varieties at PhilRice production prior to seed grower farmers distribution
Breeders, farmers, researchers, seed growers, students, extension workers, and other stakeholders
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Plant Breeding and Biotechnology (PBBD)Develop rice varieties adapted to different agro-ecosystems and other related technologies
Rice farmers, researchers, extension workers, and small-scale entrepreneurs
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Rice Chemistry and Food Science (RCFSD)Enhance breeding for better quality and ensure safe rice for consumers as well as the value, availability, and utilization of rice, diversified rice-based farming products, and by-products for better quality, safety, health, nutrition, and income
Rice breeders, researchers, and stakeholders
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Rice Engineering and Mechanization (REMD)Develop cost-efficient and environment-friendly agricultural and biosystem engineering technologies that will mechanize and modernize rice and rice-based production and postproduction operations to reduce cost of operations and postharvest losses, and optimize the use of land, water, and other farm resources
Farmers, local manufacturers, PhilRice branch stations, researchers, and students
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Socioeconomics (SED)Implement socioeconomic research; create science-based rice policies; and generate and provide rice and rice-related information for rice stakeholdersPhilRice employees, government agencies, rice researchers and development workers, farmers, academe, funding agencies, and policy makers and stakeholders
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Crops Biotechnology Center (CBC)Implement a rationalized, effective, and efficient agricultural biotechnology R&D program for the Department of Agriculture to generate improved agricultural technologies, increase productivity, profitability, and enhance the commercial potential and value of important agricultural crops
Farmers, seed growers, LGUs, extension workers, and rice consumers in the Philippines
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Development Communication (DCD)Promote rice science for sustainable development through strategic use of communication; play a major and significant part in communicating the results/ products of rice science effectively, particularly to the intended users
Farmers, seed growers, LGUs, extension workers, intermediaries, and rice consumers in the Philippines
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Technology Management and Services (TMSD)Promote/disseminate high-impact location-specific rice and rice-based technologies through science-based training and education, and technology promotion models to help raise the productivity and income of rice farmers; enhance capacities of agricultural extension workers and other change agents/development catalysts from the government and private sector through retooling or rice science and technology updates; and assess technologies developed by PhiRice to ensure its relevance, appropriateness, and competitive advantage before commercialization
Farmers and farmer-leaders, seed growers, LGUs, extension workers, PhilRice researchers, rice consumers, and other rice stakeholders in the Philippines
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Information Systems (ISD)Integrate information systems with the rice R&D to systematically plan, schedule, share, and document key activities that support the development of rice production technologies, farm equipment, technology transfer, and the production of high-quality rice varieties
Farmers, seed growers, LGUs, extension workers, and rice consumers in the Philippines
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BRANCH STATION
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PhilRice BatacDevelop and disseminate appropriate rice and rice-based technologies to neutralize the continuous threat of climate change, and ameliorate adverse rice environments through synergistic partnerships to make rice farming resilient, diversified, productive, and sustainable
Farmers, LGUs and extension workers specifically in Region 1
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PhilRice IsabelaStrategize technology generation and promotion activities using appropriate media/channels to disseminate timely and need-based technologies and information to end- and next-users
Farmers, LGUs and extension workers specifically in CAR and Region 2 (Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, and Nueva Vizcaya)
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PhilRice Los Baños Engage in rice research, development, and extension, together with partners, to primarily serve Regions IV-A and IV-B, and cater to the national hybrid rice program towards a profitable, resilient, sustainable, and competitive rice industry
Farmers, LGUs and extension workers specifically in Regions 4A and 4B
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PhilRice BicolDevelop and disseminate strategies and technologies that will make rice and rice-based farming in Bicol and Eastern Visayas regions more resilient to climate change
Farmers, LGUs and extension workers specifically in Regions 5 and 8
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PhilRice NegrosLead the R&D efforts in Visayas, geared towards the promotion of innovative, market-driven, and sustainable strategies to achieve rice sufficiency and increase farmers' income
Farmers, LGUs and extension workers specifically in Regions 6 and 7
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PhilRice Agusan Develop, improve, and promote location-specific technologies suitable to the unique agro-climatic and socio-economic conditions in Northeastern Mindanao with partners - towards profitable, resilient, and sustainable rice industry
Farmers, LGUs and extension workers specifically in Regions 10, 11, and 13
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PhilRice Midsayap Develop and promote location-specific rice and rice-based technologies in a continuum undertaking embedded in its research for development programs being implemented in Regions 9, 12 and BARMM as its area of responsibility in Mindanao
Farmers, LGUs and extension workers specifically in Regions 9, 12, and BARMM
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