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Quezon farmers satisfied with RCEF digital system

by Rhea Grace Malapascua
Quezon farmers satisfied with RCEF digital system

Prior to release of certified seeds, the Quezon Palay Seed Grower Association, Inc. scans QR codes in seed sacks for system input. Candelaria farmers in Quezon— the first Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) farmer-partners who tried the Binhi e-Padala in the province, were satisfied with the inbred rice certified seeds distribution in their area in Dec. last year. Rosalinda Ramos Porto shared that from 30 min to an hour waiting time during regular seed distribution, the transaction using the system only took around 3-5 min. She added that the distribution had no long queues, and that she was able to choose her preferred variety. “Binhi e-Padala is commendable because it reduces our transportation costs. There’s no need for us to deliver to far places. Expenses were also lessened as only four people were needed in distribution,” Domingo Brion Jr, seed grower and member of the Quezon Palay Seed Grower Association, Inc, said. In the Binhi e-Padala, RCEF farmers receive seed distribution schedules through a text message from DA-PhilRice. Qualified farmers then confirm their availability by replying to the message.

Date Posted: January 21, 2023
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