The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) is stepping up its mechanization efforts by signing a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the Rice Processing System (RPS) II with the City Local Government Unit (CLGU) of San Carlos held in San Carlos, Pangasinan on July 29, 2024. The RPS II is distributed under the continue reading : PhilMech advances postharvest mechanization
PHilMech: Distributed farm machines under RCEF all operational
The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) assured that all distributed farm machines in Leyte and other areas under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Mechanization Program are utilized by recipients. This, after reports say some equipment distributed is “decaying” allegedly being unutilized or improperly used. PHilMech Director Dionisio Alvindia Jr. said that continue reading : PHilMech: Distributed farm machines under RCEF all operational
RCEF Training, avenue for continuous learning among agri grads
RCEF Training, avenue for continuous learning among agri grads Rocky Tidon, agricultural extension worker from Carmen, Bohol appreciates that through the RCEF Program he was able to upgrade his knowledge and get to experience hands-on training in the field. He joined the training to pursue his goal of being part of the force that helps continue reading : RCEF Training, avenue for continuous learning among agri grads
DA roadshow highlights modern tech to increase rice production
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Agriculture, through the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech), is holding a two-day roadshow starting Wednesday, showcasing various farm technologies for the entire rice value chain from land preparation to postharvest, to strengthen mechanization as one of the keys to food sufficiency and food security. PhilMech Director IV continue reading : DA roadshow highlights modern tech to increase rice production
Panay, Mangin Site sa WS 2024…
Banwa Sang Panay, isa sa napilian bilang Mangin site sa “Wet Season 2024: Convergence Cluster Technology Demonstration on Rice Production“. Mangin representante sang Probinsiya sang Capiz ang banwa sa Panay para sa patigayunon nga Wet Season 2024: Convergence Cluster Technology Demonstration on Rice Production sa idalom sang Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Seed Program. Ini continue reading : Panay, Mangin Site sa WS 2024…
RCEF beneficiaries honed in machinery enterprise management
A total of 48 farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCAs) were trained in farm machinery operation, management, and enterprise development under the RCEF Mechanization Program on July 16-19, 2024. The training workshops, led by the Enterprise Development Division of PHilMech, were conducted in Nueva Ecija, Quirino, and Occidental Mindoro. It aimed to equip FCAs with essential continue reading : RCEF beneficiaries honed in machinery enterprise management
PBBM inaugurates RPS II in Ilocos Norte
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. led the inauguration of the Php 64.6 million Rice Processing System II facility granted under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Mechanization Program to the Piddig Basi Multipurpose Cooperative (PBMC) in Piddig, Ilocos Norte on July 19, 2024. In his keynote speech, he highlighted the direct benefits of the RPS continue reading : PBBM inaugurates RPS II in Ilocos Norte