Second RCEF Machine Distribution held in Davao de Oro

PHilMech, the lead agency in the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) – Mechanization Program, successfully awarded 15 units of agricultural machines to 13 farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCAs) and local government units (LGUs) during the recent Provincial Turnover of Agricultural Machinery and Equipment in Davao de Oro on December 14.
This is the second machinery turnover held in the province for the year with an estimated Php25 million worth awarded to qualified beneficiaries. This consists of seven units of rice combine harvesters; three units of four-wheel drive tractors; two units each of floating tillers, rice threshers, and mobile rice mills; and one unit each of walk-behind transplanter and 6-ton recirculating dryer.

FCAs and LGUs from Compostela, Monkayo, Montevista, Maragusan, Laak, Nabunturan, Maco, and New Bataan have gathered together in the provincial capitol to witness and receive the certificate of award for their respective machines.

PHilMech, led by Dir. III Joel V. Dator, together with officials from DA-RFO XI, the Provincial Government Unit of Davao de Oro, and its Municipal Local Government units, graced and showed their support for the event.

(FB, DA-PHilMech, December 15, 2023)