PRRI rice system aims to reduce losses

Scientists at the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) said that the integrated rice crop management system, PalayCheck®, needs to be combined with key checks and best practices in the country to reduce post-harvest losses and achieve better quality product that would meet international standards.

In a paper presented during the 66th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers held at the Mariano Marcos State University in Batac City, Ilocos Norte, PhilRice scientists said that the improved PalayCheck®, post-harvest protocol is now ready for pilot testing in farmers’ fields and commercial rice mills.