Sa sulod sa tuig nga 2023, nakapadayag na kita ug dugang kahibalo mahitungod sa rice production sa 369 ka mag-uuma, farm school owners, ug agricultural extension professionals pinaagi sa RCEF Extension Program. Pipila sa mga training courses nga gipahigayon sa maong programa mao ang Short Course on Pest and Nutrient Management in Rice ug Training continue reading : To more rice experts, ka-Palay!
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
RCEF creates farmer-leaders
The Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund Rice Extension Services Program (RCEF RESP) has trained thousands of farmers in Regions 6 and 7 involving farmer-to-farmer knowledge transfer approach, where farmer-trainers share their learnings with fellow farmers in their communities. The program targets farmer-leaders who can easily convene meetings and influence their peers to adopt new agricultural technologies. continue reading : RCEF creates farmer-leaders
Region 4A farmers favor 500 series rice varieties
Farmers in Laguna and Quezon have shown preference for the 500 series varieties, particularly NSIC Rc 512 and Rc 508, which were distributed by the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Seed Program. In RCEF technology demonstration sites called PalaySikatan, rice growers from Nagcarlan, Laguna, praised NSIC Rc 512 for its high tiller count, sturdiness, and continue reading : Region 4A farmers favor 500 series rice varieties
Quezon farmers benefit from local hybrid rice seed production
Farmers in Buenavista, Quezon have increased their productivity by locally producing the seeds of Mestiso 20 or M20 introduced by the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office (DA-RFO) in 2022 and have proven to be resilient to diseases and drought. One of the seed producers, Alex Simbajon, received training from DA-RFO and started growing M20 seeds continue reading : Quezon farmers benefit from local hybrid rice seed production
PhilRice Batac intensifies use of climate change-ready farm machine
To help farmers cope with the delayed and limited rainfall this wet season, Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) in Batac City, Ilocos Norte has stepped up its efforts in promoting the multi-purpose seeder. Recently introduced in Marcos, Ilocos Norte and Bauang, La Union, 68 farmers who are transitioning from transplanting to direct-seeding, have observed the continue reading : PhilRice Batac intensifies use of climate change-ready farm machine