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
Participants of the RCEF RSTC
Mga partisipante sa RCEF Rice Specialist Training Course (RCEF RSTC) ni agi sa pinaka-unang hands-on activity mahitungod sa maayong pagprepara sa similya/binhi sa dili pa magtanom. Lakip sa hands-on field activities sa kamulong gipahigayon nga Rice Specialist Training Course (RSTC) Batch 23 ang seedling tray preparation, wetbed, ug modified dapog. (FB, DA-PhilRice Agusan, January 23, continue reading : Participants of the RCEF RSTC
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Ating hinikayat ang mga ka-Palay na magsama-sama tungo sa mas masigla at masaganang pagsasaka sa naganap na 11th Uhay Festival parade ng Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija na bahagi ng 23rd charter anniversary ng lungsod. Sa sama-samang pagbuo ng kooperatiba at asosasyon, mas napapadali ang paghahatid ng tulong ng pamahalaan at napapalakas ang bentahan continue reading : BIDA ang sama-sama!
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