by ian maganda | Published Oct 18, 2025 | Latest News, Publications
Authors: Teodoro C. Mendoza, Retired Professor of Crop Science, UP Los Baños; Rene E. Oreneo, Former Dean, SOLAIR; Arze Glipo, Executive Director, Integrated Rural Development Foundation (IRDF); Flor Sojon, IRDF Rice Focal Person Abstract The System of Rice...
by Domingo Ibanez | Published Jun 13, 2025 | Agricultural Innovation & Sustainable Farming Program, Downloads, Latest News, Links, Policy Research, Advocacy & Campaigns, Programs, Publications, Statements/Declarations
PRESS STATEMENT Philippine Food Security at a Crossroads: Urgent Action Demanded to Secure Our Rice Future MANILA, Philippines – June 7, 2025 – “We were again let down by the National Food Authority (NFA) in Tarlac as it adamantly refused to buy our palay, despite the...
by Domingo Ibanez | Published Jun 13, 2025 | Agricultural Innovation & Sustainable Farming Program, Downloads, Food Sovereignty, Latest News, Policy Research, Advocacy & Campaigns, Programs, Publications, Statements/Declarations
According to a recent Manila Times news online report and DWIZ Online News TV, the Philippines has become the world’s leading rice importer quoting a detailed landmark policy paper, “Philippines is a Rice Deficit Country: The Challenges, Policy...
by Domingo Ibanez | Published Mar 10, 2025 | Agricultural Innovation & Sustainable Farming Program, Food Sovereignty, Latest News, Links, Media, Policy Research, Advocacy & Campaigns, Publications, Statements/Declarations
The Philippines is battling a severe food crisis, characterized by sharply rising food prices. January 2025 witnessed a 4% surge in food inflation, primarily due to increased costs of essential goods such as meat, fish, and tomatoes. Although rice prices have eased...
by Domingo Ibanez | Published Oct 23, 2024 | Agricultural Innovation & Sustainable Farming Program, Capacity-Building and Organizing, Latest News, Media, Programs, Publications, Rural Livelihood and Enterprise Development, Women Empowerment and Gender Equality
Project Update: Advancing Organic Coconut Development through the Coconut Resiliency Project in Mindanao The Coconut Resiliency Project in Mindanao has made significant progress in promoting organic coconut farming and supporting farmers through education, financial...
by Domingo Ibanez | Published Oct 17, 2024 | Agricultural Innovation & Sustainable Farming Program, Capacity-Building and Organizing, Latest News, Links, Media, Programs, Publications, Rural Livelihood and Enterprise Development, Women Empowerment and Gender Equality
IRDF Mindanao Projects: 2024 Update on Transformative Initiatives As we progress through 2024, the Integrated Rural Development Foundation (IRDF) continues to make significant strides in enhancing the lives of rural communities across Mindanao. With a mission to...
