Continuing its commitment to upskilling rice farmers, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is set to train over 52,000 rice farmers and their family members in the country under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund-Rice Extension Services Program (RCEF-RESP) scholarship program. TESDA Director General, Secretary Suharto T. Mangudadatu, said that the agency has prioritized continue reading : TESDA eyes to train over 52k rice farmers
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Ang DA-PhilRice Agusan kauban ang mga lokal nga panggamhanan, padayon nga mag apod-apod og certified inbred rice seeds sa atong mga mag-uuma. Ang paggamit og de-kalidad na binhi moresulta sa 10% yield increase o labaw pa, tungod kay puro kini ug walay sagol, walay makita nga mga sakit nga dala sa binhi, parehas ang gidak-on, continue reading : Heart 🧡 or Like 👍 ni ka-palay? RCEF kini!
Over 56k rice farmers, dependents finish TESDA training
In line with the administration’s ongoing thrust for a thriving agriculture sector, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has provided training to more than 56,000 rice farmers and their dependents in 2023. TESDA Secretary Suharto T. Mangudadatu said that 56,654 rice farmers and their family members completed various agriculture and agriculture-related courses offered continue reading : Over 56k rice farmers, dependents finish TESDA training
RCEF beneficiaries increase yield, adopt technologies
Farmers under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) have achieved gains from its programs’ services including provision of certified seeds, training, and communication support. In the programs’ review being held at DA-Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) on Feb. 6-8, implementers reported that seed recipients increased their average yield as shown in the midterm and seasonal continue reading : RCEF beneficiaries increase yield, adopt technologies
RCEF training helps increase Davao farmers’ harvest
The Katipunan Magading Farmers’ Association (KAMAFA) in Nabunturan, Davao de Oro, has seen significant growth following the completion of specialized training under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund Rice Extension Services (RCEF RESP) program. Milona B. Villanueva, KAMAFA chair, reported that association members have increased their average rice harvest from 6t/ha to 9t/ha. Villanueva attributes this continue reading : RCEF training helps increase Davao farmers’ harvest
RCEF techno demo boosts La Union yield
A local agricultural official in San Gabriel, La Union, reported a significant increase in the town’s average yield, following its participation in the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) PalaySikatan technology demonstration from the 2022 dry season to 2023 wet season. Municipal agriculturist Rizalina T. Quiros said that the town recorded a 1t/ha increase from 5.02 continue reading : RCEF techno demo boosts La Union yield
Isabela seed growers ensure enough certified seeds
Seed growers in Burgos, Isabela have been supplying enough certified seeds to the municipality through the assistance of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Seed Program. Fenora G. Martinez, Burgos OIC-municipal agriculturist, said that unlike before, the town no longer worries about farmers’ access to certified inbred seeds, which studies show can increase yield by continue reading : Isabela seed growers ensure enough certified seeds