Rizal Agricultural Research & Experiment Station

RARES Video Presentation 2024.MP4

A brief history

Under Proclamation no. 409 dated June 6, 1968, the Bureau of Plant Industry was able to operate the Tanay vegetable Farm on an area of more or less 204, 692 sq. m. The Bureau has been occupying this area since 1968. It has been found to be suitable for experimental purposes on semi-temperate fruit trees and vegetables.

The Rizal Agricultural Research and Experiment Station (RARES) is located at Brgy. Cuyambay, Tanay, Rizal with a distance of 48.5km (2 hours travel) to Manila via Marikina-Infanta Highway and 14km (40 minutes travel) to Tanay town proper. It has a total land area of 20.46 ha. with an elevation of 365 meters ASL. It is part of the SierraMadre Mountain range, there are different tourist attractions, recreational centers, and restaurants situated within the area.

Vision

A leading enabler and champion of agricultural research for development catering to the needs of lowland and upland rice, vegetables, mango, and cashew farmers through science-based technologies and innovations for sustainable agricultural development in the Province of Rizal.

Mission

Rizal Agricultural Research and Experiment Station (RARES) is an institution committed to generating quality research, efficient crop production, effective extension services and boundless technological breakthroughs in agriculture to achieve food security, economic stability, and organized and strengthened farmers' association for holistic sustainable community development.