July 17, 2026

IMPACT R&D successfully conducted the Digisaka TRACE Outreach Program on July 17, 2026 at Leads Agriventures (Leads Agri), Calauan, Laguna, as part of the study "Toward the First Operational Blockchain-Based Rice Supply Chain System in the Philippines." 

The outreach program brought together rice farmers, traders, millers, retailers, and local government representatives from the municipalities of Bay, Pila, and Santa Maria, Laguna to present and validate the findings gathered from the project's earlier Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and stakeholder interviews. 

The activity provided participants with the opportunity to confirm whether the identified challenges, priorities, and recommendations accurately reflected the current conditions of the local rice supply chain. 

During the program, the IMPACT R&D presented the major findings of the study, highlighting key issues affecting the rice value chain, including limited traceability, manual record-keeping, price transparency, and stakeholder coordination. Participants actively shared their insights and verified the relevance of the research findings based on their own experiences.

The team also demonstrated the Digisaka app (https://www.digisaka.app/), showcasing how blockchain-enabled digital records can improve traceability, transparency, and accountability. Stakeholders explored the proposed system through an interactive demonstration and provided recommendations to further improve its features, usability, and implementation.

The outreach program concluded successfully with active participation and valuable feedback from stakeholders. The validated findings and recommendations will contribute to refining the Digisaka TRACE platform and support the development of an inclusive, practical, and operational blockchain-based rice supply chain system in the Philippines.

June 18, 2026

IMPACT R&D conducted a focus group discussion at the Municipal Agricultural Office (MAO) to explore the development of the first operational blockchain-based rice supply chain system in the Philippines, engaging key stakeholders to identify current challenges and system requirements for improved traceability and transparency in the rice value chain.

IMPACT R&D conducted a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) entitled “Toward the First Operational Blockchain-Based Rice Supply Chain System in the Philippines” on June 18, 2026 at the Municipal Agricultural Office (MAO) of Bay, Laguna.

The activity gathered farmers, rice traders, millers, and MAO representatives to discuss current rice supply chain practices, key challenges, and opportunities for digital innovation.

Major issues identified included limited traceability, fragmented record-keeping, and gaps in data verification affecting transparency and efficiency across the value chain.

During the session, IMPACT R&D introduced the Digisaka application (https://www.digisaka.app/), a digital farming tool for farm data collection, monitoring, and field-level information management. It was presented as a complementary tool for improving data-driven decision-making in agriculture.

The discussion also explored integrating digital tools with blockchain technology to improve traceability and data integrity. Stakeholders emphasized usability and alignment with real field conditions.

Overall, the FGD served as an important step toward developing a more transparent and technology-enabled rice supply chain system in the Philippines.

March 31, 2026 

IMPACT R&D formally entered into partnership under the FARM Philippines initiative through a Memorandum of Agreement signing with PARRFI, reinforcing its role in supporting field testing and validation of biopesticides for safer and more sustainable agriculture.

IMPACT R&D strengthened its commitment to sustainable agriculture through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Philippine Agriculture and Resources Research Foundation, Inc. (PARRFI) on March 31, 2026, at The Manila Hotel. The ceremony was part of the FARM Philippines initiative, organized in partnership with UNIDO and DOST-PCAARRD to promote eco-friendly crop protection solutions.

Through this partnership, IMPACT R&D joins a network of organizations supporting the development, field testing, and validation of biopesticides in the Philippines. The collaboration aims to generate evidence that will encourage the adoption of safer and more sustainable crop protection practices among farmers.

The agreement also reflects IMPACT R&D's broader mission of bridging research, innovation, and community transformation by contributing to initiatives that address agricultural challenges and promote meaningful, long-term impact.

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