Assessment Meeting in the Implementation of Rice Processing System conducted in Lanao del Norte

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The Department of Agriculture-Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization(DA-PhilMech) Central Office, Munoz, Nueva Ecija and the Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte thru the Provincial Agriculture Ldn in partnership with the Provincial Resource Management Center successfully conducted the Assessment Meeting on the establishment of Rice Processing System 2(RSP2) last July. Indeed , the DA continue reading : Assessment Meeting in the Implementation of Rice Processing System conducted in Lanao del Norte

Use of rice straw as organic fertilizer cuts farmer’s expenses in rice production

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Sixty two-year-old Rodolfo Tibayan from Naic, Cavite saved P20,000 on agricultural inputs from his 1.8-hectare land in the recent cropping season through new farming techniques. He shared that letting his land rest for two to three months before plowing, allowing the rice straws to serve as organic fertilizer, was a big factor.  Tibayan describes himself continue reading : Use of rice straw as organic fertilizer cuts farmer’s expenses in rice production

DA-PhilRice sets up RCEF techno demo in Region 1

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The Philippine Rice Research Institute – Batac has established nine new technology demonstration sites in Region 1 this wet season 2022 under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Seed Program. Dubbed PalaySikatan, the technology demonstration project uses research-based rice production technologies and on-farm performance of mechanically established inbred rice varieties. In partnership with the local government units continue reading : DA-PhilRice sets up RCEF techno demo in Region 1

Palay-palay, paano ka pamahalaan?

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Noong nakaraang Hulyo ay nagsagawa ng ‘rouging’ ang mga farmer-cooperators mula sa Sariaya, Quezon. Hindi na nahirapan sina Edwin Balalad at Rogelio Mendoza, farmer-cooperators, dahil matagal na silang nagtatanggal nito at madali na para sa kanilang kilalanin ang ‘weedy rice’ sa palayan. Ayon kay Mang Edwin, manual niyang tinatanggal ang mga palay-palay. Agaran niya itong continue reading : Palay-palay, paano ka pamahalaan?

Ifugao farmers received financial assistance last July 5

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Lamut, Ifugao – 1,007 rice farmers received financial assistance last July 5 amounting to Php5.03million under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund – Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RCEF-RFFA) Program FY2022. The program is implemented by the Department of Agriculture and Development Bank of the Philippines in partnership with USSC and the local government unit of the continue reading : Ifugao farmers received financial assistance last July 5

Coordination Meeting/ Pre-program Mid-Year Review on RCEF

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To strengthen and harmonize the implementation of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) in the region, a coordination meeting was held on July 12, 2022 at the DA-8 Conference Room, Kanhuraw Hill, Tacloban City. Hosted by the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 8, the activity is attended by the key agencies involved in continue reading : Coordination Meeting/ Pre-program Mid-Year Review on RCEF

RCEF Focus Group Discussion at Hotel Guillermo, Pagadian City

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Acting Asst. Center Director Gerry R. Pagarigan,DVM, gave his welcome address during the opening program. Furthermore, Mr. Nino Codino, ATI-RTC IX Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund(RCEF) Point Person, and Mr. Kennmark Tiad, ATI-RTC IX Technical Staff for RCEF, facilitated the conduct of assessment activity. Attending the FGD are two cooperatives from Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga continue reading : RCEF Focus Group Discussion at Hotel Guillermo, Pagadian City