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
FCA’s in Luzon Support Extension of RCEF Program
Fifteen farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCAs) in Luzon have expressed their support for extending the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF). They specifically highlighted the Mechanization Program, which has given them access to rice production and postharvest technologies. Around 45 FCA members gathered to discuss the proposed amendments to the RCEF for its second phase during continue reading : FCA’s in Luzon Support Extension of RCEF Program
PRS showcased among SouthCor farmers
The precision rice seeder (PRS) distributed under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Mechanization Program was showcased among the farmer-members of the New Lambunaon Irrigators Association during an RCEF convergence techno-demo led by DA-PHilRice held in Tantangan, South Cotabato, on June 6, 2024 PHilMech field staff in Mindanao assisted the farmers with their queries on continue reading : PRS showcased among SouthCor farmers
Mas gipataas ng ani, real quick!
Dako ang kalipay sa magti-ayong Joselito Jagonos 60 anyos, ug Luzvimen Jagonos 52 anyos, mag-uuma gikan sa Calamba, Cabadbaran City sa pagtaas sa ilang ani human sa gipahiyong PalaySikatan Harvest Festival. Sumala kanila, naka harvest sila og 58 ka sako niadtong 2022 Dry Season, ug nitaas kini sa 81 ka sako karong 2023 Dry Season. continue reading : Mas gipataas ng ani, real quick!
RCEF Mechanization Program presented in Likhang Novo
The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) served as one of the participating agencies in the opening of the Agri-Aqua at Likhang Novo Ecijano Trade Fair 2024 on January 3, 2024, in Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. This event is in line with the celebration of the 23rd Charter Anniversary of the continue reading : RCEF Mechanization Program presented in Likhang Novo
Two Big PHilMech Program distributes in Ilocos Norte
The Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Mechanization Program and the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan Shared Processing Facility implemented by the DA-PHilMech have distributed around Php105 million worth of rice production machines, postharvest facilities, and coconut processing facilities in the province Ilocos Norte, today, December 1, 2023, in Laoag City. Department of Agriculture Secretary continue reading : Two Big PHilMech Program distributes in Ilocos Norte