Sinimulan na ang pagpaplano sa alokasyon ng bawat Local Government Units sa probinsya ng Sarangani, Sultan Kudarat, at South Cotabato sa isinagawang Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) – Seed Program Planning Meeting para sa Wet Season (WS) 2024 noong January 16-19, 2024. Napag-usapan ang dami ng binhi na maaaring maipamahagi at matanggap ng mga ka-Palay continue reading : Certified Rice Seed Allocation para sa WS 2024, sinimulan talakayin!🌾👨🏫
First time planters commit to sustained use of RCEF seeds
A transformative shift has been observed in Camiguin as first-time planters adopt the use of certified inbred seeds from the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF). Implementers have monitored Eduardo and Aida Jardin, farmers in Mambajao, who have seen significant yield increases from their 0.2-ha land area. The Jardins reported more than 2 tons yield after continue reading : First time planters commit to sustained use of RCEF seeds
To more rice experts, ka-Palay!
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