It was another success RCEF Training…

It was another success story for RCEF-Rice Extension Services Program of DA-PhilRice Isabela for capacitating and empowering a cadre of trainers as effective and efficient facilitators in the field of agriculture. Today, April 26, 2024, 33 trainees received their certificates for completing the 15-day intensive training on the Production of High-Quality Inbred Rice and Seeds, continue reading : It was another success RCEF Training…

Over 2K farmers, coops in Camarines Sur get P75-M aid from DA

LEGAZPI CITY – More than 2,000 farmers, cooperatives and associations, and two local government units (LGUs) in Camarines Sur have received PHP75 million worth of assistance from the government through the Department of Agriculture. On Wednesday, Lovella Guarin, DA-Bicol spokesperson, said the agency provided cash assistance under Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RFFA) and farm machinery under the continue reading : Over 2K farmers, coops in Camarines Sur get P75-M aid from DA

Rice Tariffication Law extension suportado ng Agri Chief…

UPANG mas mapabuti ang pagsasaka ng mga magsasaka sinusuportahan ni Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. ang iminungkahing pagpapalawig ng Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) sa loob ng anim na taon, kung saan ang panukala ay nakatakdang mag-expire sa susunod na taon pagkatapos maisabatas noong 2019. Ayon sa Department of Agriculture (DA), itinutulak ni Tiu Laurel continue reading : Rice Tariffication Law extension suportado ng Agri Chief…

DA chief backs RTL extension with modifications

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. supports the proposed extension of the Rice Tariffication Law subject to modifications that will ensure optimum impact on modernizing agriculture, enhancing farm productivity and improving rice farmers’ competitiveness and income. “Definitely, I think it should be extended. But there should be adjustments so we can adapt to the continue reading : DA chief backs RTL extension with modifications

DA pushes for extension of RCEF

To enhance farm productivity and the agricultural sector, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering extending and enhancing the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF). Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. told reporters that they are finalizing proposals to refine the RCEF under by the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL). Tiu Laurel said the proposed changes continue reading : DA pushes for extension of RCEF

MINIMIZE WASTAGE. Farmers take advantage of the sunny weather to dry palay along Camiling-Bayambang Road in this undated photo. The Department of Agriculture, meanwhile, expressed support to extend the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund, to prioritize post-harvest facilities which would help minimize palay production wastage. (PNA file photo)

DA backs RCEF extension; highlights post-harvest, mechanization

MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday expressed support for the bill seeking to extend the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF), considering several modifications. “Definitely, I think it should be extended. But there should be adjustments so we can adapt to the times,” Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said in a statement. continue reading : DA backs RCEF extension; highlights post-harvest, mechanization