RICE TECHNOLOGY Bulletin

RICE TECHNOLOGY Bulletin Department of Agriculture Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) ISSN 0117-9799 1996 No. 16 The Philippine Rice Seed Industry and the National Rice Seed Production Network

CREDITS Dr. Santiago R. Obien Director Editorial Adviser Rodolfo A. Fernandez Consultant Editor Dr. Frisco Malabanan Head, Seed Production and Health Division Author and Subject Matter Specialist Roger F. Barroga Head, Communication Division Managing Editor Carlo G. Dacumos Desktop Publishing Artist Design and Layout Published by the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) Maligaya, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija Readers are encouraged to reproduce the contents of this bulletin with acknowledgment

Foreword We have assembled in this bulletin all relevant information on the rice seed industry to help seed growers, seed inspectors, technicians, researchers, and policy makers understand the government s seed prodution and distribution program for rice. This bulletin allows you to take a look into the national seed industry council, its functions and composition, and the various technical working groups that approve the technical requirements for the release of a new variety. You will appreciate the processes involved in the release of a new variety, from the time it is recommended until it is given a name and released. This bulletin also clarifies any confusion in the naming of varieties, and explains why breeding institutions cannot, by themselves, release varieties except the national government which funds the multi-location testing and final development of the varieties. Prospective seed growers will also find the bulletin useful as we have included a step by step guide in seed production and processing. For seed growers and farmers alike, the bulletin includes the list of seed centers nationwide. This national rice seed production network is coordinated by PhilRice, in cooperation with state colleges and universities, department of agriculture regional field units, selected seed growers, NGOs, and cooperatives. Finally, all government promulgations, executive orders and legal documents pertaining to the production, processing and sale of seeds are included for your reference. We hope this publication will spur greater dynamism in the rice seed industry. SANTIAGO R. OBIEN Director

TABLE O CONTENTS The National Seed Industry Council (NSIC), 1 Implementing Guidelines on Seed Multiplication, Production, and Distribution of Recommended Superior Food Crop Cultivars, 3 Attachment A: Seed Production Networks, Crops and Seed Class to be Produced, 6 Attachment B: Official Packaging of Crop Seeds, 7 Attachment C: Revised Buying and Selling Prices of Rice Seeds, 8 Classes of seeds, 10 Seed source, 10 Flow of rice seeds, 11 Seed Certification Standard for Rice, 12 Seed Standards (Laboratory), 14 Location of the Seed Quality Control Services of the Bureau of Plant Industry, 15 Routing a Sample through the Seed Testing Laboratory, 16 Seed Certification Fees, 16 Total Amount of Seeds Submitted to SQCS for Certification, by variety/by region, 1995, 17 Revised Criteria for the Accreditation of Seed Producers, 18 Application for Certiication, 20 Preliminary Field Inspection Report Form, 21 Agreement on Seed Production, 22 The National Rice Seed Production Network, 24 Map of the National Rice Seed Production Network, 26 Members of the National Rice Seed Production Network, 27 Total seed requirement in the irrigated-lowland areas from January to June, by region/province, 30 Total seed requirement in the irrigated-lowland areas from July to December, by region/province, 32 Production of Breeder, Foundation, Registered, and Certified Seeds, 35 Production of Breeder, Foundation, Maintenance and Special Purpose Rice Seeds, 40

The National Rice Seed Industry Council The National Seed Industry Council (NSIC) replaced the Philippine Seed Board pursuant to Republic Act No. 7308 otherwise known as the Seed Industry Development Act of 1992. Composition of the Council Secretary, Department of Agriculture (DA) - Chairman Director, Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) - Vice Chairman and Executive Director Dean, College of Agriculture, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna (UPLB) - Member Director, Institute of Plant Breeding (IPB) - Member Crops Research Director, Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCARRD) - Member Director, Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) - Member Two (2) representatives from accredited farmers organizations - Members One (1) representative from the Philippine Seed Industry - Member Powers, Responsibilities, and Functions of the Council To formulate policies that will stimulate plant breeding activities for the development of the country s genetic resources in accordance with the provisions of the Seed Act; To encourage persons, associations, cooperatives, and corporations engaged in genetic resources conservation and preservation, varietal development, production and processing, quality control, storage, marketing, and distribution of seeds to adopt systems and practices that will improve the quality of seeds of distribution to farmers/growers; To promote the establishment of infrastructures and other support serv ices in priority areas geared toward the development of the seed industry; To formulate a comprehensive medium- and long-term national seed industry development program in order to achieve self-sufficiency in the supply of high quality, readily available, and affordable seeds and planting materials;

To award or facilitate the acquisition of grants and other forms of assistance to seed or plant breeders who develop or are developing outstanding varieties and cultivars, as well as to facilitate access of individuals or institutions involved in the various components of the seed program to various incentives and privileges as provided for in Chapter VIII of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRRs) of the Seed Act; To draw up, after conducting public hearings as provided for in Chapter IX, Article 42, Section 3 of the IRRs, the list of seed varieties that will be subjected to restrictions; To conduct public hearings/consultations with public and private sector participants in the seed industry in order to ensure that as many views as possible are considered in its formulation of policies and implementation of programs for the development of the seed industry; To provide assistance in registering and documenting patents of discoveries of new seed varieties developed by local seed producers; To provide legal assistance to protect the intellectual property rights of seed producers; and To conduct other such actions necessary to carry out and enforce the provisions of the Seed Act. Technical Working Groups (TWGs) to provide support to the Council - Rice Varietal Improvement Group - Corn and Sorghum Varietal Improvement Group - Vegetable Varietal Improvement Group - Rootcrops Varietal Improvement Group - Fiber Crops Varietal Improvement Group - Field Legumes Varietal Improvement Group - Fruit and Plantation Crops Varietal Improvement Group - Ornamental Varietal Improvement Group - Seed Certification and Seed Standard Group - Seed Production and Distribution Group - Seed Extension, Promotion, and Marketing Group 2

Administrative Order No. 10 Series of 1994 SUBJECT: Implementing Guidelines on Seed Multiplication Production and Distribution of Recommended Superior Food Crop Cultivars Pursuant to the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Seed Industry Development Act 7308 of 1992 and the need to provide and sustain adequate supply of high-quality seeds of superior crop cultivars to farmers, the following shall be the policies and guidelines of the Department of Agriculture on seed multiplication, production, and distribution: 1. Seed Multiplication and Production 1.1 Government and private breeding institutions shall be responsible for the production of breeder seeds and maintenance of buffer stock of officially approved and released cultivars for commercial planting; 1.2 The multiplication of breeder, foundation, and registered seeds shall be done at the different seed networks identified as per attachment A; 1.3 Regional Directors shall identify among accredited seed growers those qualified to produce registered seeds and list should be submitted to the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI); 1.4 Crop cultivars/varieties to be produced are those that are approved and officially released by the National Seed Industry Council; 1.5 Certified seed requirement of any government programs shall be produced only by accredited individual farmers, members of cooperatives/associations or private seed companies; 1.6 Regional Directors are responsible in planning/programming certified seed production targets, including 10% buffer stock, in cooperation with seed growers and the local government units. The program should be based on demand of end users as to the variety, varietal reaction to pests and diseases, and to the agro-climatic adaptability; 3

1.7 In case of cultivars/hybrids developed by private sector, they are responsible in production and multiplication of their seeds, however, DA Regional Directors and the BPI Director should be provided with data on seed availability for monitoring purposes; 1.8 Breeding institution representative shall be allowed to monitor and visit standing seed crop fields of their variety at any stage; and 1.9 Seed producers must file application for inspection and certification for all seed crops with the nearest Seed Quality Control Services Office (SQCS). 2. Seed Processing and Seed Storage 2.1 All facilities for seed processing and seed storage must be cleaned and disinfected prior to operations; 2.2 Processed seeds must be bagged in new container at officially prescribed weight as per attachment B properly labeled and piled; 2.3 Seed inspectors shall be informed by Seed Growers of the schedule of planting, harvesting, processing, and storage for seed sampling and seed certification; 2.4 The seeds for certification kept in proper storage shall only be tagged and sealed by the Seed Inspectors; and 2.5 Seed producers shall maintain inventory records of seed stock for monitoring purposes. 3. Seed Distribution 3.1 BPI shall coordinate with seed production networks the distribution of breeder, foundation, and registered seeds; 3.2 Only certified and tagged seeds shall be distributed; 3.3 Only accredited seed growers shall be allowed to buy registered seeds; and 3.4 Breeding institutions shall strictly limit distribution of breeder and foundation seeds to seed networks and accredited seed growers; 4

3.5 Regional and Provincial Seed Coordinators shall submit to Regional Directors and BPI list of recipients of foundation and registered seeds indicating names, location of farm, quantity, variety, and class of seeds distributed. 4. Monitoring 4.1 Regional Seed Coordinators shall maintain appropriate monitoring system as to production areas, expected date of harvest, actual production, and stock inventory using prescribed formats; 4.2 Regional and Provincial Seed Coordinators shall maintain information board showing summary of seed production, distribution, and stock inventory for all crops of seed network; 4.3 Regional and Provincial Seed Coordinators, in coordination with research institutions, shall monitor varietal performance of distributed crop varieties/cultivars for future planning; 4.4 Regional Seed Coordinators, and ROS/Center Managers shall submit quarterly reports of seed production and distribution; and 4.5 The Bureau of Plant Industry, in coordination with all those in the seed network, shall monitor the implementation of these guidelines. This order takes effect immediately and supersedes all other orders inconsistent herewith. ROBERTO S. SEBASTIAN Secretary 29 August 1994 5

Attachment A Seed production and networks crops* and seed class to be produced CROP BREEDER FOUNDATION REGISTERED A. Rice Philippine Rice PhilRice, Maligaya PhilRice, Maligaya Research Institute, PhilRice, Midsayap PhilRice, Midsayap Maligaya PhilRice, Agusan PhilRice, San Mateo University of the Phil. PhilRice, San Mateo ROS-Abulog Los Baños BIARC, Pili, Camarines Sur ILIARC, Dingras College of Agriculture WVIARC, Iloilo STIARC, ROS-Victoria Institute of Plant Breeding Mindoro International Rice International Rice BIARC, Pili, Camarines Sur Research Institute Research Institute SCUs/Agricultural College WVIARC, Iloilo CVIARC, Ilagan ROS-Gandara ROS-Gandara ROS-Babatngon WMIARC, Ipil, WMIARC, Ipil, Zambo. Zamboanga del Sur BPI-Davao BPI-La Graja * - include corn (open pollinated or hybrids), field legumes (peanut, mungbean, soybean) ROS-Kisolon, Bukidnon CENVIARC, Ubay, Bohol ROS-Tupi, South Cot. Private Seed Producers SCUs/Agricultural College BIARC WVIARC SCUs CVIARC ROS WMIARC BPI ILIARC STIARC BIARC WVIARC CENVIARC - Bicol Integrated Agricultural Research Center - Western Visayas Integrated Agricultural Research Center - State Colleges and Universities - Cagayan Valley Integrated Agricultural Research Center - Research Outreach Stations - Western Mindanao Integrated Agricultural Research Center - Bureau of Plant Industry - Ilocos Integrated Agricultural Research Center - Southern Tagalog Integrated Agricultural Research Center - Bicol Integrated Agricultural Research Center - Western Visayas Integrated Agricultural Research Center - Central Visayas Integrated Agricultural Research Center 6

Attachment B Official packaging of crop seeds Rice Corn: Open Pollinated Hybrid Mungo - 20 kilos/bag Soybean - 20 kilos/bag Peanut - 25 kilos/bag Cotton - 15 kilos/bag Vegetable legumes Cucurbits Crucifers Solanaceous - 40 kilos/bag or 20 kilos/bag - 20 kilos/bag - 18 kilos/bag - 20 kilos/bag - 20 kilos/bag - 25 kilos/bag - 10 kilos/bag 7

Attachment C Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office of the Secretary Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City Administrative Order ) No. 2 ) Series of 1995 ) SUBJECT: Revising the Buying and Selling Prices of Rice Seeds For the guidance of all concerned, the buying and selling prices for the different classes of rice seeds by the Department of Agriculture as contained in Administrative Order No. 1 series of 1991 and #40, series of 1994 are hereby revised as follows: Rice Buying/kilo (P) Selling/kilo (P) Foundation 28.00 30.00 Registered 18.00 20.00 Certified 10.00 12.00* The amended buying and selling of rice seeds shall be in accordance with the following policies: 1. Procurement and distribution of seeds shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Commission on Audit (COA). 2. Only accredited seedgrower or farmer organization or association or cooperative should be given first priority to supply seeds to be procured. 3. The standard packing for all classes of seeds shall be in 40 kilos and/ or 20 kilos net weight per bag. 4. Procure only certified seeds tagged and sealed by the National Seed Quality Control Services. 5. Supporting documents required in the procurement of seeds are: 5.1 Approved Requisition and Issue Voucher (RIV) 5.2 Results of Seed Testing Laboratory (STL) on Seed Quality Control 5.3 Approved Letter Order or Purchased Order (PO) 5.4 General Voucher 5.5 Original Sales Invoice 5.6 Original Delivery Receipts 5.7 COA Inspection Report 5.8 Certification for Emergency Purchase * Memorandum Order No. 4, Series of 1996 8

6. Seeds shall be sold on cash and carry basis only. 7. Germination and moisture test shall be conducted after four (4) months of storage and those that fall below the minimum quality standard shall be sold at government price or thru negotiations or bidding whichever is higher. This Order supersedes all other Administrative Order inconsistent herewith and takes effect immediately. 06 January 1995 ROBERTO S. SEBASTIAN Secretary MEMORANDUM ORDER No. 4 Series of 1996 Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office of the Secretary Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City SUBJECT: Addendum to Memorandum Order No. 1 Series of 1996 Providing a Guide to the Selling Price of Palay Certified Seeds Addendum to Memorandum Order No. 1, Series of 1996 is hereby made to include the selling price of palay certified seeds at 60% over and above the farm gate prices currently prevailing in the locality. Farm gate prices should be determined by the Regional Directors in consultation with their counterpart NFA Managers. This order supercedes all issuance inconsistent herewith. SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO III Secretary 9

Classes of seeds a) Breeder seed - a seed directly controlled by the originating or in certain cases, the sponsoring plant breeder or institution and which is the source for the initial and recurring increase of foundation seeds. b) Foundation seed - seed that is a progeny of breeder seeds so handled as to maintain satisfactory genetic identity and purity. c) Registered seed - the progeny of foundation or registered seeds that are so handled as to maintain satisfactory genetic identity and purity. d) Certified seed - the progeny of foundation or registered, or certified seeds that are so handled as to maintain satisfactory genetic identity and purity. e) Good seed - seed that may be produced from varieties not yet approved by the National Seed Industry Council and Meeting the standards prescribed by the certifying agency. Any class of certified seed, in case it does not conform with the Council s corresponding standards, may qualify as good seed. Seed source SEED CLASS Breeder Foundation Registered Certified SOURCE PhilRice, IRRI, UPLB PhilRice, IRRI, UPLB Selected Members of the National Rice Seed Production Network PhilRice, Members of the National Rice Seed Production Network, and Selected Seed Growers Accredited Seed Growers 10

Flow of rice seeds Panicle selection Breeder seed Foundation seed Registered seed Certified seed - provided by the Plant Breeding Division to the Seed Production and Health Division - produced at PhilRice-Maligaya, IRRI, and UPLB - distributed to PhilRice Branch Stations and Selected Rice R&D Networks - produced at PhilRice Central and Branch Stations and Selected Rice R&D Networks - distributed to the members of the National Rice Seed Production Network and Selected Foundation Seed Growers by Province - produced at PhilRice Branch Stations and by the members of the National Rice Seed Production Network and Selected Seed Growers by Province - distributed to all accredited seed growers - produced and distributed by all accredited seed growers to farmers for commercial palay production 11

Seed Certification Standard for Rice Crispina R. Casayuran 1 Application and Amplification of General Certification Standards The general requirements of seed certification, as adopted by the seed certifying agency, are basic and together with the following specific standards, constitute the standards for certification of rice. Land Requirements It is highly desirable that crop of rice intended for certification should be grown in land not previously planted to rice, unless the previous crop was of the same variety. Field inspection 1. Field inspection shall be made each season on all crops intended for certification. a) A preliminary field certification shall be conducted 20 to 25 days after planting to determine volunteer plants and/or presence of weeds and to give proper roguing, weeding, application of fertilizers, and control of pests and diseases. b) Final field inspection shall be made after the crop is fully headed when varietal mixtures and other factors can be easily determined. 2. The Inspector shall cross the field sufficiently to evaluate accurately the factors affecting the eligibility of the crop for certification. The procedures are the following: a) Sample counts should not be confined to one portion of the field but should be spread out at random to cover as many parts of the field as possible. b) Each sample should be in a strip of (1x25) 25 square meters along the direction of planting. At least eight strips representing two 100 sq m areas in a given field should be examined. 1 Chief, Seed Quality Control Services, BPI, Maligaya, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija 12

c) To ensure good result, the inspector must walk down toward the direction of planting for a number of spaces, then proceed examining the 25 sq m strip immediately in front of him. d) It is necessary that the inspector should have a walking stick 1 meter long so that he can maintain the 1 meter width of each strip of 25 meters long. He should be trained to pace out the 25 meters accurately. e) The inspector should record the number of off-types or other varieties and weeds found in every strip of 25 sq m field inspected and determine from this if the minimum field certification standard permitted per 100 sq m is met. Field Standards 1. Unit of Certification - the field shall be considered the unit of certification. The minimum area of field eligible for certification should be 1 hectare. 2. Specific Field Requirements - Fields that do not meet the following requirements shall not be accepted for certification. Factor Maximum number of plants permitted in each class per 100 sq m Breeder Foundation Registered Certified Other varieties 0 0 1 2 Red rice 0 0 0 1 Objectionable 0 0 5 10 Weeds* * Objectionable weeds as designated by the Certifying Agency such as Echinocloa spp., Cyperus iria (Payung-payungan), Monocharia vaginalis (Gabing uwak) 13

Seed Standards (Laboratory) Factor Per 500 grams sample Breeder Foundation Registered Certified Purse Seed (minimum) % 99 98 98 98 Weed & other crop seed (maximum) % 0 0.05.10 Inert matter (maximum) % 1 2 2 2 Red rice, grains per 500 grams (maximum) 0 0 1 2 Other varieties grains per 500 grams (maximum) 0 2 5 20 Germination (minimum) % * 85 85 85 85 Moisture Content (maximum) % 14 14 14 14 * Based on pure seed only 14

Locations of the Seed Quality Control Services (SQCS) of the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) in the Philippines: Region I I II II III IV IV IV NCR V VI VI VII VIII IX X XI XII Location Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan Dingras Experiment Station, Cali, Dingras, Ilocos Norte San Mateo, Isabela Cagayan Integrated Development Project Iguig, Cagayan PhilRice Complex, Maligaya, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija Economic Garden, Los Baños, Laguna San Jose, Occidental Mindoro Bansud, Oriental Mindoro Visayas Avenue, Quezon City San Agustin, Pili, Camarines Sur Hamungaya, Jaro, Iloilo La Granja, La Carlota City Negros Occidental Mandaue City Romualdez Experiment Station Babatngon, Leyte Ipil, Zamboanga del Sur Cagayan de Oro City Davao Experiment Station Bago Oshiro, Davao City Bual Norte, Midsayap, Cotabato 15

Routing a sample through the seed testing laboratory Seed Certification Fees 1. Field Inspection Fee Area - 1.0 to 4.0 ha = P150/ha more than 4.0 ha = P75/ha 2. Laboratory Fee = P100/sample 3. Tag = P120/tag 16

Total amount of seeds submitted to SQCS for certification, by variety/by Region, 1995 17

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office of the Secretary Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City February 15, 1994 Administrative Order ) No. 2 ) Series of 1994 ) SUBJECT: Revised Criteria for the Accreditation of Seed Producers Pursuant to the enactment of the Seed Act, and the need to provide and sustain adequate supply of seeds of the desired quality, the following criteria for accreditation of seed producers are hereby promulgated: 1. That he must be an individual farmer or a member of cooperatives/ seed association/ farmer organizations. 2. That he must have undergone training on seed technology and gained skills and experiences on the basic principles of seed production of the crop he/she is involved in. 3. For seed associations, cooperatives and farmers organizations, the names of their members with their corresponding area planted for seed production must be submitted to a seed certifying agency, before any accreditation is issued. In cases where new members are accepted by the associations, cooperatives, and farmer organizations after accreditation, the Seed Certifying Agency must be notified in writing the new membership, including, among other things, the area planted and the locations of their farms. 4. That the seed must be produced in suitable areas duly certified by the Seed Inspector. The suitability of an area is determined by the following: a. sustained irrigation throughout the year; b. access to seed postharvest operations and storage facilities; c. the agro-climatic conditions for the crop seed must be appropriate. 18

5. That the minimum effective area for the particular crop (rice, corn, field legumes) must be one (1) hectare. 6. The application for seed certification for any crop must indicate seed class to be planted, variety, area to be planted and location of the farm. This shall be field with the Seed Certification Agency two months before planting time. 7. That he/she is willing to have the field inspected by the Seed Inspector or authorized representative of the DA/BPI Seed Certifying Agency anytime before planting, throughout the growing period, harvesting including threshing, processing and storage of the seeds. He should also be willing to have his/her seed lot sampled and to allow the seed inspector to draw the required amount of seed samples for laboratory analysis/seed testing of seed quality and certification. 8. Accreditation for rice, corn, vegetables and other crops shall be recommended by the Regional Director concerned after the designated Seed Inspector has validated the requirements stated herein. 9. The Certificate of Accreditation duly approved by the Director o the Bureau of Plant Industry shall be furnished to the applicant and photocopies to the Regional Director and Seed Quality Control Services. 10. Certification of accreditation shall be valid for a period of 3 years. All accredited seed growers must have technical updates in vegetable seed production of the crops he/she is engaged in from time to time at any station of the Department of Agriculture. The implementation of this Order shall be fully coordinated by the DA Regional Offices through the Regional Seed Coordinators, Chiefs of the Seed Quality Control Services and the Seed Inspectors. Noncompliance with the above requirements shall be a ground for the denial of accreditations or cancellation of existing license. This Order takes effect immediately and supersedes Administrative Order No. 2, Series of 1991. (SGD) ROBERTO S. SEBASTIAN Secretary 19

Revised BPI Form No. 2 D-PD May 4, 1989 Crop Year: No. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION Applicant s Name: Address: Crop: Variety: Area Planted: Source of Crop Planted: Class of Seed Planted: All tags must be submitted to the Seed Inspector to be attached to this application for submission to the SQCS. Previous Crop/Variety planted: Field location with Sketch: Sitio: Barangay: Municipality: Province: I understand that: 1. My field will not be accepted for certification if it is not rogued to meet the standard for field certification. 2. It is my responsibility to notify the Seed Inspector for field inspection at least 20 days before harvest. 3. I must not move my products from the farm without notifying the Seed Inspector. 4. The cleaning and drying must be supervised by the Seed Inspectors. 5. The government is not obliged to purchase my certified seeds. (date) Copy furnished: 1. Seed grower 2. Seed Inspector 3. NSQCS 4 NSQCS Region 3 Applicant Signature Seed Inspector 20

Republic of the Philippines Department of Agriculture Region III SEED QUALITY CONTROL SERVICES Maligaya, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija PRELIMINARY FIELD INSPECTION REPORT Date Inspected: (First) (Second) (Third) Name of Cooperator: Location of Farm: Area Planted: (ha) Date Planted: Crop Culture Variety Seed Class Planted: Condition of Crop: Remarks and recommendation: (Signature of Seed Inspector) (Signature of Seed Grower) (Province) (Address) (To be submitted in duplicate immediately after every inspection. Use other side if necessary.) 21

BPI Form No. 2-0 OFD Republic of the Philippines Department of Agriculture BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY Manila AGREEMENT ON SEED PRODUCTION Crop Year I, of, owner of hectares of field located in the Barangay of, Municipality of Province of do hereby apply for the purchase of cavans of to plant hectares for seed production purposes. As a condition in the approval of this purchase owing to high quality of these seeds. I do hereby agree: 1. That I will use the seeds for the production of registered/certified seeds; 2. That my field is subject to inspection by the Seed Inspector of the Department of Agriculture anytime before planting, during crop growing period, harvesting, threshing, processing and storage; 3. That I will follow any technical instruction given by the Seed Inspector/ Production Technician in the production of registered/certified seeds, particularly in rouging the off-types and mixtures of other varieties, weeding, application of fertilizers, control of pests and diseases, etc; 4. That I will notify the Seed Inspector concerned as follows: a. At least twenty (20) days before harvesting for the last field inspection for issuance of the final field certification thereof; b. At threshing, cleaning and bagging time; c. Where my seeds produced are to be stored, following threshing, whenever possible the Japanese method of piling should be followed pending the result of the laboratory analysis and seed certification. 22

5. That I will allow the Seed Inspector to draw sufficient representative samples from my stock for laboratory analysis; 6. That the Government, particularly the BPI, will not be duty bound to procure the certified seeds that I produce; 7. That the Government will be given priority to buy my seeds as the need for registered/certified seeds for planting purposes may so arise; 8. That I can sell my certified seeds on a farmer-to-farmer basis, but the names of the farmers who shall buy the seeds from me will be furnished to the Seed Inspector/Production Technician for follow-up and record purposes. Place: Date: Signature: Seed Grower Signature: Seed Inspector APPROVED: Provincial Seed Coordinator Copy Furnished: 1. Seed Grower 2. Seed Inspector 3. National Seed Quality Control Services 4. Regional Seed Quality Control Services 23

The National Rice Seed Production Network F.M. Malabanan, R.P. Limuaco, M.U. dela Cruz, E.V. Santiago, and R.E. Irang1 Introduction PhilRice, through the Seed Production and Health Division implemented this program in support of the Grains Production Enhancement Program (GPEP) or the Gintong Ani Program of the Department of Agriculture. This project started in the 1994 wet season cropping. The institute provided the initial cost of seed production and the foundation seeds of the varieties identified by the network members. Objectives This network was established to: 1) facilitate dissemination of new improved rice varieties; 2) ensure timely availability of registered and certified seeds in all strategic rice areas in the country; and 3) attain self-sufficiency in rice production by providing high-quality seeds to farmers. The members of the network include State Colleges and University (SCUs), Department of Agriculture Research Outreach Stations (ROS), Farmers Cooperatives or Associations, and Nongovernment Organizations (NGOs). Accomplishments Sixty-two seed production networks participated in the 1995 dry and wet season croppings (25 in Luzon, 21 in the Visayas, and 16 in Mindanao) (Table 2). A total of 5,500 kilograms foundation seeds of 25 recommended rice varieties were distributed and planted in 275 ha in two seasons (Table 1). Total production of registered seeds during the dry season, as reported, was 219, 257 kg. 1 CSRS, SupSRS, SRS I, SRA, SRAS 24

The network members in strategic rice areas will provide the registered seed requirement of accredited seed growers and some amount of certified seeds for the farmers. Thus, we envisioned that through strengthening of the seed network, the seed requirements of the Gintong Ani Program will be satisfied, if the certified seed production at the seed growers level will be done properly and can be closely monitored by the Seed Quality Control Services of the Bureau of Plant Industry through the Seed Inspectors of the LGUs. Table 1. The National Rice Seed Production Network: members, area planted, and amount of seeds distributed, 1995. No. of Area Planted Amount of Seeds Members (ha) Distributed (kg) Luzon 33 115 2,300 Visayas 25 96 1,920 Mindanao 19 64 1,280 * as of 1995 Total 77 275 5,500 25

NATIONAL RICE SEED PRODUCTION NETWORK (as of 1996) 26

Table 2. Members of the National Rice Seed Production Network in Luzon, the amount of seeds distributed, and area planted, 1996. Luzon MMSU DA-ILIARC-ROS I ISSPC DMMMSU PSU OPAg ASIST DA-CVLMROS ISU QSC CLSU Private seed grower Private seed grower ATFI Private seed grower PAC TCA DA-CLIARC-ROS SLPSC SUSI-FI LSPC NSF OPAg OMNC DA-Agric l Center Bicol University-CA Provincial Seed Nursery CNSC DA-BIARC BIDTECH DEBESMSCAT SPCP RSC Batac, Ilocos Norte Dingras, Ilocos Norte Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur Bacnotan, La Union Sta. Maria, Pangasinan Bulanao, Tabuk, Kalinga Langangilang, Abra Abulug, Cagayan Echague, Isabelaaa Diffun, Quirino Muñoz, Nueva Ecija Talavera, Nueva Ecija Gapan, Nueva Ecija Cabiao, Nueva Ecija Baliuag, Bulacan Magalang, Pampanga Camiling, Tarlac Tarlac, Tarlac Lucban, Quezon San Agustin, Tiaong, Quezon Siniloan, Laguna IBP, UPLB, Los Baños, Laguna San Jose, Occidental Mindoro San Jose, Occidental Mindoro Naujan, Oriental Mindoro Guinobatan, Albay Ligao, Albay Daet, Camarines Sur Pili, Camarines Sur Pili, Camarines Sur Mandaon, Masbate Aborlan, Palawan Odiongan, Romblon 27

Visayas DA-EVIARC-ROS ViSCA DA-EVIARC ESSC DA-EVIARC UEP DA-EVIARC-ROS BNAC ASCA PSPC DA-WESVIARC CPU-CA Iloilo Integrated Seed Growers DA-BPI-LGNCRDC KASAMA-N RESGAP Silliman University DA-CENVIARC DA-CENVIARC-SWRDS A.T. Farm Private seed grower Private seed grower APC Bohol ASPA OPAg Babatngon, Leyte Baybay, Leyte Abuyog, Leyte Borongan, Eastern Samar San Jorge, Western Samar Catarman, Northern Samar Catubig, Northern Samar Biliran, Biliran Banga, Aklan Pontevedra, Capiz Jaro, Iloilo City Jaro, Iloilo City La Paz, Iloilo City La Carlota City N., Kabankalan, Negros Occidental Canlaon City, Negros Oriental Dumaguete City Gabi, Ubay, Bohol Ubay, Bohol Ubay, Bohol Sagbayan, Bohol Alicia, Bohol Dao, Tagbilaran City Argao, Cebu Siquijor, Siquijor 28

Mindanao SSPC DA-NOMIARC-ROS MOSCAT CMU BAFC USP OPAg KNAS SNAS DA-WESMIARC DA-WESMIARC-ROS Mindanao State University Provincial Nursery SKPSC DA-CEMIARC-ROS MSU USM DA-SMIARC-ROS TFI Tago, Surigao del Sur Talacogon, Agusan del Sur Claveria, Misamis Oriental Musuan, Bukidnon Dangcagan, Bukidnon Tagum, Davao del Norte Digos, Davao del Sur Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte Ipil, Zamboanga del Sur San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur Marawi City Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat Dinaig, Maguindanao Kabakan, North Cotabato Tupi, South Cotabato Koronadal, South Cotabato 29

Total seed requirement in the irrigated-lowland areas during the dry season cropping (January-June), by region/province. Region/ Irrigated Area Seed Requirement (cav) Province Harvested (ha) FS RS CS PHILIPPINES 988,900 310 24,723 1,977,800 CAR 12,480 4 312 24,960 Ifugao 940 1 24 1,880 Kalinga/Apayao 11,540 4 289 23,080 I 52,310 17 1,308 104,620 Ilocos Norte 7,140 3 179 14,280 Ilocos Sur 6,700 3 168 13,400 La Union 7,610 3 191 15,220 Pangasinan 30,860 10 772 61,720 II 157,100 50 3,928 314,200 Cagayan 46,470 15 1,162 92,940 Isabela 89,050 28 2,227 178,100 Nueva Vizcaya 15,000 5 375 30,000 Quirino 6,580 3 165 13,160 III 195,660 62 4,892 391,320 Tarlac 26,640 9 666 53,280 Nueva Ecija 95,450 30 2,387 190,900 Pampanga 35,520 12 888 71,040 Bulacan 28,400 9 710 56,800 Bataan 9,650 4 242 19,300 IV 85,950 27 2,149 171,900 Laguna 14,520 5 363 29,040 Quezon 16,440 6 411 32,880 Aurora 8,070 3 202 16,140 Palawan 8,990 3 223 17,780 Mindoro Occ. 15,770 5 395 31,540 Mindoro Or. 22,160 7 554 44,320 30

Region/ Irrigated Area Seed Requirement (cav) Province Harvested (ha) FS RS CS V 79,010 25 1,976 158,020 Camarines N. 4,420 2 111 8,840 Camarines S. 34,030 11 851 68,060 Albay 25,580 8 640 51,160 Sorsogon 13,590 5 340 27,180 Masbate 1,390 1 35 2,780 VI 103,700 33 2,593 207,400 Aklan 13,550 4 262 20,940 Iloilo 38,370 12 960 76,740 Capiz 9,180 3 230 18,360 Antique 15,280 5 382 30,560 Negros Occ. 27,320 9 694 55,460 VII Negros Or. 17,040 8,330 6 3 426 209 34,080 16,660 Bohol 8,710 3 218 17,420 VIII Northern Samar 31,440 2,210 10 1 786 56 62,880 4,420 Leyte Biliran 24,690 4,540 8 2 617 114 49,380 9,080 IX 22,050 7 552 44,100 Zamboanga Sur 22,050 7 552 44,100 X 25,990 9 650 51,980 Bukidnon 25,990 9 650 51,980 XI 55,700 18 1,393 111,400 S. Cotabato 13,550 5 339 27,100 Davao 27,320 9 683 54,640 Davao Sur 11,370 4 285 22,740 Davao Or. 3,460 2 87 6,920 XII North Cotabato 55,890 25,610 18 8 1,398 641 111,780 51,220 Sultan Kudarat Lanao Norte 18,980 11,300 6 4 475 283 37,960 22,600 XIII 20,840 7 521 41,680 Agusan Norte 6,880 3 172 13,760 Agusan Sur 6,300 2 158 12,600 Surigao Norte 7,660 3 192 15,320 ARMM 16,640 6 416 33,280 Maguindanao 15,200 5 380 30,400 Lanao Sur 1,440 1 36 2,880 31

Total seed requirement in the irrigated-lowland areas during the wet season cropping (July-December), by region/province. Region/ Irrigated Area Seed Requirement (cav) Province Harvested (ha) FS RS CS PHILIPPINES 1,143,450 358 28,587 2,286,900 CAR 18,230 6 456 36,460 Ifugao 3,980 2 100 7,960 Kalinga/Apayao 14,250 5 357 28,500 I 118,560 37 2,964 237,120 Ilocos Norte 27,010 9 676 54,020 Ilocos Sur 11,650 4 292 23,300 La Union 12,150 4 304 24,300 Pangasinan 67,750 22 1,694 135,500 II 107,860 34 2,697 215,720 Cagayan 43,500 14 1,088 87,000 Isabela 85,360 27 2,134 170,720 Nueva Vizcaya 17,280 6 432 34,560 Quirino 5,220 2 131 10,440 III 198,680 63 4,968 397,380 Tarlac 36,230 12 906 72,460 Nueva Ecija 106,580 34 2,665 213,160 Pampanga 19,010 6 476 38,020 Bulacan 27,260 9 682 54,520 Bataan 9,600 3 240 19,200 IV 89,320 28 2,233 178,640 Laguna 13,100 5 328 26,200 Quezon 18,610 6 466 37,220 Aurora 8,100 3 203 16,200 Palawan 9,160 3 229 18,320 Mindoro Occ. 18,940 6 474 37,880 Mindoro Or. 21,410 7 536 42,820 32

Region/ Irrigated Area Seed Requirement (cav) Province Harvested (ha) FS RS CS V 89,920 29 2,248 179,840 Camarines N. 7,100 3 178 14,200 Camarines S. 39,280 13 982 78,560 Albay 28,320 9 708 56,640 Sorsogon 13,430 5 336 26,860 Masbate 1,780 1 45 3,560 VI 130,020 41 3,251 260,040 Aklan 11,360 4 284 22,720 Iloilo 57,870 19 1,447 115,740 Capiz 9,190 3 230 18,380 Antique 16,700 6 418 33,400 Negros Occ. 34,900 11 873 69,800 VII 14,110 5 353 28,220 Negros Or. 7,540 3 189 15,080 Bohol 6,570 2 165 13,140 VIII 31,830 10 796 63,660 Northern Samar 1,100 1 28 2,200 Leyte 23,600 8 590 47,200 Biliran 7,130 3 179 14,260 IX 19,850 7 497 39,700 Zamboanga Sur 19,850 7 497 39,700 X 40,550 13 1,014 81,100 Bukidnon 40,550 13 1,014 81,100 XI 59,320 19 1,483 118,640 S. Cotabato 18,630 6 466 37,260 Davao 27,320 9 683 54,640 Davao Sur 11,370 4 285 22,740 Davao Or. 3,460 2 87 6,920 XII 75,120 24 1,878 150,240 North Cotabato 26,410 9 661 52,820 Sultan Kudarat 35,510 12 888 71,020 Lanao Norte 13,200 5 330 26,400 33

Region/ Irrigated Area Seed Requirement (cav) Province Harvested (ha) FS RS CS XIII 19,200 6 480 38,400 Agusan Norte 5,210 2 131 10,420 Agusan Sur 6,790 3 170 13,580 Surigao Norte 7,200 3 180 14,400 ARMM 17,680 6 442 35,360 Maguindanao 15,330 5 384 30,660 Lanao Sur 2,350 1 59 4,700 34

Production of Breeder, Foundation, Registered, and Certified Seeds Frisco M. Malabanan 1 Introduction The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) is the leading agency in the production of breeder, foundation, and registered seeds of rice varieties released by the National Seed Industry Council (NSIC) (formerly Philippine Seed Board). In addition, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) also produce breeder and limited amount of foundation seeds of the rice varieties that they developed. Breeder seed is the source for the initial and recurring increase of seed of a newly developed or introduced variety and the source for the initial increase of foundation seed. Foundation seed is the progeny of breeder or foundation seed so handled as to most nearly maintain specific genetic purity and identity. This seed class is the base for production of registered and certified seeds used by cultivators. Production of foundation, registered, and certified seeds must be approved by the certifying agency, the Seed Quality Control Services (SQCS). Only varieties approved/released by NSIC are eligible for certification. Foundation seeds are allocated/distributed to the members of the National Rice Seed Production Network (State Colleges and Universities, Department of Agriculture (DA) Experiment Stations, Cooperatives, Farmers Organizations or Foundations) and to selected seed growers identified by the Regional Field Units in coordination with the Provincial Agriculturist, Provincial Seed Coordinator, and Chie of the Seed Quality Control Services. This seed class should not be distributed or allocated to favored or influential cultivators for production of commercial crops. Registered seeds, on the other hand, are distributed to accredited seed growers for the production of certified seeds to be used by the farmers. Varieties for Distribution The rice varieties for distribution will be based on the list provided by the Regional Directors of the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) and PhilRice. Varieties not included in the list will not be distributed for seed multiplication. 1 Chief Science Research Specialist and Head, Seed Production and Health Division, PhilRice. 35

Usually, the characteristics of a rice variety preferred by the seed growers and farmers include: 1. Nonseasonal 2. 2. Early maturing 3. Resistant to lodging 4. Resistant to pests and diseases 5. High yielding 6. High milling recovery 7. Good eating quality Land Preparation Flash irrigate the field after harvesting to allow drop seeds to germinate and minimize the presence of off-types or mixtures. Prepare very weedy field 3 weeks before transplanting. But for relatively clean fields, 2-weeks preparation is enough. The conventional field preparation of one plowing and three harrowing is required to incorporate and decompose weeds, straws, and other plant parts. Thorough land preparation provides soft puddle and can level the paddies properly suitable for transplanting. Seed Preparation and Raising of Seedlings (Wetbed Method) 1. Seed soaking and incubation a. Soak seeds in clean water for 24 hours. b. Incubate for 36-48 hours in half-filled sacks placed in shaded area. 2. Prepare 20 plots (1 x 20 meters/plot) or any convenient size one day before sowing pre-germinated seeds. An area of 200 sq m is needed to sow 20 kg foundation seeds to plant a hectare. 3. Raise the seedbeds 4 cm by collecting soil around the plots. 4. Construct the sub-dikes between varieties and provide space between beds 40 cm wide. 5. Apply shallow irrigation 5 days after sowing or when the seedlings are about 3 cm high. 36

Pulling, Transplanting, and Replanting 1. Pulling and transplanting are usually done 20-25 days after seeding. Performance of very-early maturing varieties might be affected if transplanted late. 2. Straight row method of transplanting is recommended to attain optimum plant population, facilitates fertilizer and pesticides application, and enhances ease in weeding and roguing operations. 3. Distance of planting is 20 x 20 during the wet season and 20 x 15 cm in the dry season. Transplant one seedling per hill at a depth of 2 to 3 cm for wetbed seedlings. 4. Replanting is done after seedling establishment but not later than 10 days to avoid uneven maturity. Irrigation Apply irrigation water 2-3 cm depth 3 days after transplanting. Too much water after transplanting will reduce the tillering capability of the rice plants. Increase water depth during the late vegetative and reproductive stage and gradually withdraw water 2 weeks before harvest. This practice of water management is called the continuous flooding with standing water. Herbicide Application Butachlor can be applied at the rate of 1.0 kg ai/ha as a preemergence herbicide 4-7 days after transplanting to control grasses, sedges, and some broadleaves. 2, 4 D or MCPA at 0.8 kg ai/ha to be applied at 16-17 days or until 30 days after transplanting for the control of late emerging broadleaves and sedges. Fertilizer Application 1. Recommended Rate Wet Season 90-40-40 kg NPK/ha Dry Season 120-40-40 kg NPK/ha 2. Time of Application Basal apply all phosphate (P), ½ potash (K) and ½ nitrogen (N) fertilizer during the final harrowing. Topdress apply 1/3 N and ½ P at panicle initiation (45-50 days after seeding or 65-70 days before harvest) and 1/6 at flowering. 37

Pest/Disease Control 1. Insect pests Monitor insect pests and their natural enemies and spray the appropriate insecticide when necessary. 2. Disease Manage the tungro disease by rouging the infected plants and controlling the insect vector (green leafhopper). 3. Rats Clean the surrounding areas, dig rat holes and use flame thrower. Sustain baiting. 4. Golden snail This mollusk pest can be controlled through the combination of biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical methods. The most commonly used strategies, however, are hand picking and spraying low-lying areas with recommended molluscides. Roguing Roguing is the removal of off-types or mixtures. This operation should be done from vegetative to maturity stage to see to it that all possible mixtures are removed before harvesting. Varietal mixture should be removed on time because it will be very difficult when the rice plants lodged particularly during wet seasons. Off-types should be cut up to the root system. This is one of the most important operations in the production of seeds to maintain varietal purity. Identifying characteristics of off-types: 1. Plant height plants taller and shorter than most of the variety planted are off-types. 2. Color of leaves, sheaths, and straws plants that exhibit colors other than the dominant ones are off-types. 3. Panicle exertion plants with earlier or later panicle emergence are off-types. 4. Angle of flag leaf if erect flag leaf is more dominant than horizontal and drooping leaves are off-types. 5. Presence of absence of awn if the majority of the plants are with awns, then those without awns are off-types. However, individual seeds in the panicle should be carefully examined because in some cases grains in a panicle could be with or without awns. 38

6. Size, shape, and color of grains if most of the panicles have long grains, then those with medium grains are off-types. If slender grains are dominant, then bold grains are off-types. Some varieties differ in the color of grains (straw, brown, golden, etc.) Harvesting and Threshing 1. Harvest the crop when 80% of the grains are golden yellow. The growth duration of the variety may be used as basis for harvesting. 2. Clean the thresher very well before threshing. Threshing should be done immediately after harvesting to maintain the quality of the seeds. Drying Drying of seeds immediately after threshing is a must in seed production. One- or 2-day seed storage without drying will spoil/damage your seeds. This will result in discolored seeds and will possibly affect the viability and vigor of the seeds. Drying can be done by using artificial dryer, particularly during the wet season, and also by sun drying during the dry season. However, drying of seeds in the afternoon (12 noon to 3:00 pm) should be avoided to maintain seed vigor. Seed Cleaning Dried seeds (<14% MC) should be cleaned by using blowers or grain cleaners to remove empty, light, and diseased seeds, weed seeds, soil particles, and other plant parts. Place the clean seeds in new sacks. Storage Seeds for immediate planting or distribution can be stored in ordinary room condition. However, seeds for planting the next season should be stored in air-conditioned room to maintain the viability and vigor. If air-conditioned room is not possible, place the clean seeds in sacks with polyethylene bag inside. This packaging material will help maintain seed viability and vigor for six months even when stored under ordinary room condition. 39

Production of Breeder, Foundation, Maintenance and Special Purpose Rice Seeds F.M. Malabanan, R.P. Limuaco, M.U. dela Cruz, E.V. Santiago, and R.E. Irang 1 Introduction The Seed Production and Health Division of PhilRice strives to strengthen and sustain the production, distribution, and maintenance of high-quality seeds of all recommended and most preferred rice varieties by farmers in the country. It aims to: 1) produce and maintain the breeder and foundation seeds of all rice varieties approved by the National Seed Industry Counci; 2) provide the breeder seed requirement of the branch stations and selected rice R&D network members; 3) provide the foundation seed requirement of the members of the National Rice Seed Production Network, accredited seed growers, government and nongovernment organizations across the country; 4) supply the seeds of all recommended rice varieties used in the Grains Production Enhancement Program (GPEP, now Gintong Ani) Rice R&D Projects; and 5) further improve the quality of the seeds through seed health testing. Breeder Seed Production PhilRice is one of the three breeding institutions mandated to produce breeder seeds of recommended and most preferred rice varieties by farmers. IRRI and UPLB rpdouce only the breeder seeds of the varieties that they developed. In the 1995 cropping seasons, 39 varieties were planted, 28 for irrigatedlowland 7 or rainfed-lowland, and 4 for upland condition. Irrigated-lowland varieties include glutinous, those or cool-elevated and saline-prone areas. Panicles were provided by the Plant Breeding Division. Total production was 22 tons. The quality of the seeds harvested during the 1995 wet season (WS) was greatly affected by the typhoons and heavy rains. During the 1995 dry season (DS) cropping, the top yielders in the irrigated-lowland varieties were BPI Ri 10 (7.6 t/ha), PSB Rc8 (7.6), IR64 (7.4), IR62 (7.2), and IR66 (7.1). In the 1995 WS, the top yielders were BPI Ri 10 (7.7 t/ha), Agno (PSB Rc 28) (7.2), PSB Rc 10 (7.2), IR72 (6.9), and Chico (Rc 20) (6.5). 1 CSRS, SupSRS, SRSI, SR Analyst, Science Research Analyst 40