A 72-year-old farmer from New Bataan, Davao de Oro saved up to P3,000 from using the riding-type mechanical transplanter. He used to practice direct seeding that made him spend P8,000 per day. Pedro M. Elumbaring shared this testimony during the PalaySikatan Field Day, Sept. 22-23, 2022. He also said that the machine has made farming continue reading : Reduced labor cost from using mechanical transplanter
Farmers from Davao del Sur and Misamis Oriental swear by these high-yielding varieties
NSIC Rc506, Rc508, Rc436, Rc480, Rc402, Rc216, and Rc160 were the farmer-favorites as they were showcased during the 2022 Wet Season PalaySikatan Farm Walk and Farmers’ Forum. Through the technology demonstration of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Seed Program, crop performances of different high-yielding varieties were exhibited to over 400 farmer-visitors in 5 techno continue reading : Farmers from Davao del Sur and Misamis Oriental swear by these high-yielding varieties
RCEF-RSTC ripple effect in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon
Rice Specialists from Brgy. Bangcud, Malaybalay City and Luis-Sisay Farming School owners, Wilmar Ompoc and John Paul Ompoc, conduct Farmers’ Field School (FFS) in Malaybalay City. After graduating from the 6th and 7th batch of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund – Rice Specialists’ Training Course (RCEF-RSTC) and Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rice Research Institute continue reading : RCEF-RSTC ripple effect in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon