MARAMAG, Bukidnon, Feb. 10 (PIA) In line with the Hybridization Program which aims to increase farm efficiency and attain rice sufficiency, the Department of Agriculture–Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO)-10, together with Central Mindanao University (CMU), led the ceremonial planting for the Hybrid Rice Derby.
Audy G. Maagad, Field Operations Division chief who represented DA-10 Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado on Thursday’s event in Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon, emphasized the benefits of using hybrid rice.
He said it is a good option to increase farmers’ production because it can produce as much as 10-12 tons per hectare.
“With hybrid rice and farm mechanization in land preparation, transplanting, and harvesting, the production cost is reduced while the yield increases. Thus, rice farmers can earn more,” Maagad said.
Published February 8, 2021, 3:47 PM
A team of researchers under the Good Governance through Data Science and Decision Support System (GODDESS) program of the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) is currently developing a data analytics and information system that would ensure the immediate delivery of social welfare services to some 8,000 pensioners in Butuan City.
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The two-year project dubbed “Development of Data Analytics and Information System: Support on Social Welfare Services for Senior Citizens of Butuan City” was among the 10 newly approved projects under DOST-PCIEERD’s GODDESS program presented in an online forum held on Monday, Feb. 8.
Santiago (right) from Our Farm Republic readies to demonstrate land preparation techniques. (Photo from OFR)
QUEZON CITY, Feb. 1 A former two-term Marikina councilor and newbie to the agricultural industry is on a mission to eradicate ‘gawat’ - the Ilocano word for ‘scarcity’ - one farm at a time through Our Farm Republic (OFR). OFR is an integrated, diversified, organic farm in Mangatarem, Pangasinan, which promotes modern techniques and best practices among rice farmers through the support of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF).
“I’ve always believed that there is money in agriculture. It will remain a sunrise industry,” shared Lea Santiago, founder and now head of Our Farm Republic.
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DA-Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) urges local government units (LGUs) to enforce proper and truthful labeling in rice.
NUEVA ECIJA, Jan. 24 DA-Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) urges local government units (LGUs) to enforce proper and truthful labeling in rice for consumers to differentiate locally-produced rice from imported and to strengthen Filipino rice farmers.
Alice B. Mataia, lead of PhilRice’s Policy Research and Advocacy project, recommended forming a local task force that would ensure that retailers consistently follow the correct standards in labeling.
She explained that specifying rice source in rice packages, box labels, and price tags will aid consumers who want safe and quality local rice to make easy choices.