Three years after its maiden implementation, more than 10 million bags of certified seeds were distributed to about 1 million farmers from the 42 target provinces under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF). Estimates also show that rice areas planted with RCEF seeds reach 1.5 million hectares yearly. As of July, 1.57 million bags were continue reading : One million farmers receive RCEF seeds
Intensifying Promotions on RCEF Programs Through Radio
This year, the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) is on its fourth year of implementation as a package of support program that helps the rice farmers through the four program components: 1) Rice Farm Machinery and Equipment, 2) Rice Seed Development, Propagation, and Promotion, 3) Expanded Rice Credit Assistance, and 4) Rice Extension Services. In continue reading : Intensifying Promotions on RCEF Programs Through Radio
Specialized course on organization building and strengthening of seed growers in Negros Occidental
The DA-Philippine Rice Research Institute, in partnership with the Bureau of Plant Industry – National Seed Quality Control Services, DA-Regional Field Office, and Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) Negros Occidental, conducted a specialized course on organization building and strengthening of seed growers in Negros Occidental last July of 2022. This specialized course aims to continue reading : Specialized course on organization building and strengthening of seed growers in Negros Occidental
37 trainees nagsipagtapos ng RCEF Training of Trainers on Pest and Nutrient Management
Nagsipagtapos noong Hulyo 22 taong 2022 ang 37 trainees ng pangatlong batch ng Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund – Rice Extension Services Program (RCEF-RESP) Training of Trainers on Pest and Nutrient Management. Ginanap ito sa Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center 02 (ATI-RTC 02). “Maraming salamat sa PhilRice, another milestone ang training na ito sa kagaya naming continue reading : 37 trainees nagsipagtapos ng RCEF Training of Trainers on Pest and Nutrient Management
Graduation of the RSTC in Regional VI for 2022
The downpour on Friday morning did not waver the graduation of the 29 Rice Specialists and 120 farmers in Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) Negros, Cansilayan, Murcia, last July 28, 2022. The arduous 4-month training consists of lectures, field hands-on activities, and conduct of farmer field schools (FFS) in 4 barangays continue reading : Graduation of the RSTC in Regional VI for 2022
DA-PhilRice sets up RCEF techno demo in Region 1
The Philippine Rice Research Institute – Batac has established nine new technology demonstration sites in Region 1 this wet season 2022 under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Seed Program. Dubbed PalaySikatan, the technology demonstration project uses research-based rice production technologies and on-farm performance of mechanically established inbred rice varieties. In partnership with the local government units continue reading : DA-PhilRice sets up RCEF techno demo in Region 1
Palay-palay, paano ka pamahalaan?
Noong nakaraang Hulyo ay nagsagawa ng ‘rouging’ ang mga farmer-cooperators mula sa Sariaya, Quezon. Hindi na nahirapan sina Edwin Balalad at Rogelio Mendoza, farmer-cooperators, dahil matagal na silang nagtatanggal nito at madali na para sa kanilang kilalanin ang ‘weedy rice’ sa palayan. Ayon kay Mang Edwin, manual niyang tinatanggal ang mga palay-palay. Agaran niya itong continue reading : Palay-palay, paano ka pamahalaan?