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Public sector to improve climate change policies

Mark Joseph Zuniga
Date Posted: 2024-01-31

Public sector unite. Representatives from national agencies including the Department of Agriculture and provincial local government offices smile with triumph after the conclusion of the policy forum...

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Isabela seed growers ensure enough certified seeds

Mishelle Domingo
Date Posted: 2024-01-31

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. ...

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RCEF techno demo boosts La Union yield

Shannel Cabansag
Date Posted: 2024-01-31

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)...

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RCEF training helps increase Davao farmers’ harvest

Kristianne Marie David
Date Posted: 2024-01-31

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...

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PhilRice launches new integrated farm management app

Mark Joseph Zuniga
Date Posted: 2024-01-29

Introducing PalayCheck App. Farmers, together with LGU members, PhilRice staff, and the developers of the PalayCheck App, give their big smiles during the photo opportunity in the 2024 Lakbay Palay...

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PhilRice backs agriculture’s three-year plan

Christine Mae Nicolas
Date Posted: 2024-01-19

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)....

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First time planters commit to sustained use of RCEF seeds

Aeron Calang
Date Posted: 2023-12-29

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). ...

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PhilRice Batac intensifies use of climate change-ready farm machine

Sonia Pojas
Date Posted: 2023-12-29

To help farmers cope with the delayed and limited rainfall this wet season, Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) in Batac City, Ilocos Norte has stepped up its efforts in promoting the...

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Quezon farmers benefit from local hybrid rice seed production

Christine Reyes
Date Posted: 2023-12-29

DA-PhilRice Los Banos and BPI-NSQCS CALABARZON staffers visit farmer-cooperators Alex Simbajon and Rey Rivera’s hybrid rice seed production area in Buenavista, Quezon. ...

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Region 4A farmers favor 500 series rice varieties

Rhea Grace Malapascua
Date Posted: 2023-12-29

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...

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