PhilRice backs agriculture’s three-year plan

With the drafting of its strategic plan for 2023-2028, Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) is supporting the recently announced three-year plan of the Department of Agriculture (DA). PhilRice, the country’s lead agency on rice research and development, will roll out research for development and extension banner programs that are more integrated and focused on achieving continue reading : PhilRice backs agriculture’s three-year plan

Certified Rice Seed Allocation para sa WS 2024, sinimulan talakayin!🌾👨‍🏫

Sinimulan na ang pagpaplano sa alokasyon ng bawat Local Government Units sa probinsya ng Sarangani, Sultan Kudarat, at South Cotabato sa isinagawang Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) – Seed Program Planning Meeting para sa Wet Season (WS) 2024 noong January 16-19, 2024. Napag-usapan ang dami ng binhi na maaaring maipamahagi at matanggap ng mga ka-Palay continue reading : Certified Rice Seed Allocation para sa WS 2024, sinimulan talakayin!🌾👨‍🏫

First time planters commit to sustained use of RCEF seeds

A transformative shift has been observed in Camiguin as first-time planters adopt the use of certified inbred seeds from the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF). Implementers have monitored Eduardo and Aida Jardin, farmers in Mambajao, who have seen significant yield increases from their 0.2-ha land area. The Jardins reported more than 2 tons yield after continue reading : First time planters commit to sustained use of RCEF seeds

RCEF seeds boost Cotabato farmers’ harvests

Farmers in Tulunan, North Cotabato are reaping the benefits of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Seed Program, which has improved the town’s practice of certified inbred seed leading to increased yield. Farmer Roel P. Lapating attested to the positive changes brought about by the RCEF Seed Program. “Because of the RCEF certified inbred seeds, continue reading : RCEF seeds boost Cotabato farmers’ harvests

Negros Oriental seed growers revive association through RCEF Seed

The Rice and Corn Seed Growers Association (RICOSGA) in Negros Oriental has reactivated its operations after receiving support from the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Seed Program. RICOSGA chair Ariel Capilla said that the once inactive seed growers’ organization was faced with challenges such as low membership, limited continue reading : Negros Oriental seed growers revive association through RCEF Seed