The missing piece of Iloilo's rice agenda
How Platinum BioChar helps reverse a climate-driven rice crisis — and supports the Province of Iloilo's drive to 6 tonnes per hectare.
A climate emergency for our farmers
El Niño-driven drought, rising heat and erratic rainfall are cutting rice yields across Iloilo, while imported-fertiliser costs climb — hitting farming families hardest, with women and children most exposed.
Biochar supports three SERBISYO pillars
Climate-resilient soil
Nutrient efficiency
Water conservation
The Department of Agriculture's institute pioneered rice-husk carbonisation.
Replicated IRRI and peer-reviewed trials show rice-husk biochar lifting yields and locking carbon in the soil for centuries.
Together, we carry the load. In our tradition, bayanihan is the whole village coming together to lift a neighbour — when a family moves their home, everyone carries it together. That is the spirit of the programme: farmers, families and partners lifting one another — from Mina, for the Philippines.
“Bayanihan” — an original oil painting; a wedding gift from Maribeth de Montaigne to her husband David de Montaigne on their wedding day, 35 years ago. · The programme is delivered with our independent non-profit partner, School Aid MTÜ.
Partner with Iloilo's rice future
For the Province, LGUs, PhilRice, TESDA and NGOs — let's talk.