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Golden rice is a rice variety that would help address Vitamin A Deficiency in the Philippines

[Malusog Rice @MalusogRice]

We're back! Here are some highlights from the second day of the National Biotechnology Week 2024!

We're here until Nov. 29! Drop by, learn, and win prizes!

See you at booth 12!

#experienceBIOTECH #NBW2024

[Malusog Rice @MalusogRice]

Alam niyo ba na ang isang tasang Golden Rice ay sapat na upang makapagbigay ng 30-50% ng pangangailangan sa vitamin A lalo na sa mga bata at buntis?

#GoldenRiceProjectPH
#PalusuginAngPinoy

[Malusog Rice @MalusogRice]

Ang Golden Rice ay natatanging uri ng bigas na tutulong upang mabawasan o maiwasan ang vitamin A deficiency o VAD sa Pilipinas.

#GoldenRiceProjectPH
#PalusuginAngPinoy

[Alliance for Science @ScienceAlly]

Behold the first harvest of the #GoldenRice grains by a Sibalom seed grower- Emerson🌾

An estimated 4-5 tonnes of Vitamin A-rich Golden Rice was harvested last week under the pilot program of the #PhilRice @GoldenRicePh

Source:https://t.co/6y95zNTQgF

[Malusog Rice @MalusogRice]

#VoicesFromTheField || "ATI [Agricultural Training Institute] can be a great help in raising awareness of Golden Rice here in Isabela..."

Dir. Imelda M. Guillermo
Center Director
DA-ATI-RTC II

[Alliance for Science @ScienceAlly]

Philippine Rice Research Institute has chosen Lanao del Norte as the first province where a farmers' cooperative will plant #GMO @GoldenRicePh and distribute their harvest to households with vitamin A deficiency.
https://t.co/mPi8eivnRD

[Malusog Rice @MalusogRice]

#VoicesFromTheField || "We support the deployment of Golden Rice because it is very beneficial to our consumers since it has a lot of beta-carotene..."
Ms. Chona Nacalaban
Regional Rice Coordinator
DA-RFO X

[The Crawford Fund @CrawfordFund]

👏 Huge congrats to our 2022 #FoodSecurity Journalism Award winner, Tom Major!

Read his winning article, “Can #GoldenRice prove agricultural science has a role in ending malnutrition?”

📰 https://t.co/drVAyfMgkT

@thomaslmajor @AusAgJournos @ABCRural @ACIARAustralia @irri

[Malusog Rice @MalusogRice]

More photos from today's event hehe: https://t.co/TUw4J972pK

[Malusog Rice @MalusogRice]

Happening now: the Santiago R. Obien Lecture Series at Mariano Marcos State University. (Dr. Obien is the founding executive director of DA-PhilRice). Our team will be presenting on Golden Rice: Crop Biotechnology Milestone for Improved Nutrition. #goldenricePH

[Arif Hossain @arif4science]

PH Ag Minister Dr. William Dar @FarmingFutureBD TV program updated me on the huge seed production of Golden Rice in PH. He is attending @FAO event in BD @ScienceAlly @eat_modified @USAID_BD @GoldenRicePh @GoldenRicePh @irri @ResearchRice @Ftfpotatopjt @Bt_eggplant #Biotechnology

[IRRI 🌾 @irri]

GOLDEN RICE UPDATE:

This 2022, DA and PhilRice will map out programs for the production of Golden Rice in its pioneer provinces. Initially, DA-PhilRice will bring Golden Rice to the vitamin A-deficient provinces.

Read the full story: https://t.co/Ne6cCxAxqE

@GoldenRicePh

[Malusog Rice @MalusogRice]

#GoldenRiceNews|| "Dar, who was the first to taste the Golden Rice last September 2021, explained that the rice is rich in vitamin A and reduces the prevalence of vitamin A deficiency (VAD) among women and children."
Read more: https://t.co/7MrcJQBp7q

[IRRI 🌾 @irri]

📩 INVITATION: Join IRRI🌾 and @BiovIntCIAT_eng at #N4G2021 and learn how impactful investments in research can lead to ✅ healthier and ✅ sustainable diets! #CGIAR4Nutrition #OneCGIAR #N4G

🗓️ 10 December 2021
⏰ 1500H GMT +8
📌 Register: https://t.co/oiBsI3BPqV

[Malusog Rice @MalusogRice]

"Ang Golden Rice wara ginalaëman nga magkinahanglan kang bisan ano nga mga pagbag-o sa pagdumara kang uma ukon mga ginawi sa pagpananëm."
#GoldenRicePh #GoldenRiceAprub #GoldenRiceAtinTo

[Malusog Rice @MalusogRice]

Varietal registration and seed production is ongoing, with initial planting targeted for 2022/23.

[Malusog Rice @MalusogRice]

Day 4 of 17th National Biotechnology Week. Dr Rey Ordonio will be presenting #GoldenRicePh at the DA Virtual Technology Forum. You can still register here: https://t.co/1ZSzgaotYW #PinoyBiotek #GoldenRiceAtinTo

[Malusog Rice @MalusogRice]

Ordonio also shares DA Sec William Car's strong support for #GoldenRicePh which is planned for release through market- and program-based approaches. Priority deployment to areas with high vit A deficiency.