Rice farmers urged to follow seeding rate to improve yield
(File photo courtesy of DA) MANILA - The Department of Agriculture - Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) is urging farmers to follow the recommended seeding rate in rice production for better yields and reduced production costs. Seeding rate refers to the amount of rice seeds planted per hectare. DA-PhilRice recommends 40 kilograms (kg) per hectare for transplanted rice while 60-80kg per hectare is promoted for direct-seeded. "When this is followed, rice plants grow healthier b...
Flordeliza Bordey Rizal Corales Program Management Office Department Of Agriculture Seed Program Philippine Rice Research Institute
Source: philippinetimes.com