To help Bicol farmers improve their rice production and enhance their farming activities with easy access to information, the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) Bicol Station conducted its second Field Day with Knowledge Sharing and Learning (KSL) Activity on 06 May 2015 highlighting ICT-based tools and resources.
Participated by farmers, extension workers, policymakers, and agriculture experts, the event features a field tour in different stations with technologies being maintained and developed by PhilRice Bicol such as the IRBAS, Palayabangan (10-5 challenge), and Learning Center.
During the KSL Activity, experts explained the features and benefits of several ICT-based tools developed by PhilRice, International Rice Research Institute, and Department of Agriculture. Among the ICT-based tools and resources highlighted during the activity include the following:
PhilRice Text Center
Farmers can receive rice farming information they urgently need by sending their questions to or calling customer support service at 0920-911-1398. Farmers can also receive information regarding rice varieties by texting the name of the rice variety (e.g. RC18).
Rice Doctor
The Rice Doctor is a web-based tool that diagnoses the problem in rice crops by identifying its symptoms. Upon diagnosis the tool provides advice on how to manage the problem. The Rice Doctor can be accessed at http://ricedoctor.irri.org
Rice Crop Manager
"Rice Crop Manager is a computer- and mobile phone-based application that provides farmers with advice on crop management matching their particular farming conditions"[1]. This tool can be accessed at http://webapps.irri.org/ph/rcm/.
MOET Application
MOET App is a downloadable application that provides farmers with fertilizer computation based on the required amount of fertilizer for irrigated lowland rice. It can also predict the rice yield according to the fertilization plan provided by the application.
Pinoy Rice Knowledge Bank
The Pinoy Rice Knowledge Bank (http://www.pinoyrice.com/) is a website maintained by PhilRice that includes latest information on rice production in the Philippines. It also features 1,600 online resources for students, extension workers, researchers, agriculture experts, journalists, and food enthusiasts.
Rice Knowledge Bank
Rice Knowledge Bank is a website managed by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and contains information on different rice varieties and crop production in different parts of the world. It also includes information on crop management, pests and disease management, farming tools and equipment, web-based tools and applications, and other technologies developed by IRRI. The site can be accessed at http://www.knowledgebank.irri.org/.
[1]http://www.knowledgebank.irri.org/decision-tools
Related links:
International Rice Research Institute | www.irri.org
Philippine Rice Research Institute | http://www.philrice.gov.ph/
Agricultural Training Institute | http://ati.da.gov.ph/
Department of Agriculture | http://www.da.gov.ph/
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