Making machinery available and accessible to more farmers is a big challenge, but thanks to our partner manufacturers, it became possible. The two-decade partners PhilRice and Guimba, Nueva Ecija-based Val Agri signed a licensing agreement in 2020 to manufacture and commercialize the machines for land preparation and post-harvest, such as microtiller, laboy tiller, reversible flatbed dryer, and seed cleaner. Microtiller is a lightweight equipment used for tilling small-sized paddies, while […]
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A Masbate official has announced that an 8t/ha-rice yield was harvested in one of their farms during the wet season following recommendations from the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Seed Program. “Our usual harvest is only 2.5t/ha. Thanks to the RCEF PalaySikatan techno demo in Mobo, we witnessed that 8t/ha yield is possible,” Provincial Agriculturist Graciana Tagnipez said. PalaySikatan Farmer Cooperator Ruby Briones attributed her abundant harvest to the use […]
After nearly four decades of grappling with farming challenges in Pinukpuk, Kalinga, Melecio Pecasio Jr. embarked on a learning journey. Recognizing the limitations of traditional farming methods that were affecting his yield and income, Melecio enrolled in the Farmer Field School (FFS) under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund Rice Extension Services Program (RCEF RESP). In 2021, Melecio completed 14 sessions of lectures and hands-on training at Clemencia’s Rice-based Integrated Farm […]
Farmers in Atimonan, Quezon have seen a significant increase in yield and income by using certified inbred seeds from the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Seed Program and adopting new farming practices. Nhel Victor Verastigue, president of Brgy. Malusak Rice Farmers Association, reported that the certified inbred seeds, NSIC Rc 216, he received from RCEF doubled his yield from the usual 3.3t/ha to 6.6t/ha. Meanwhile, Joselyn Anda, president of Brgy. […]
Jenipher Onera, a recent farm school owner, charts a remarkable course from overseas Filipino worker (OFW) to a successful rice educator; thanks to the emblematic impact of her thirst for knowledge nourished by Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund Rice Extension Services Program (RCEF RESP). After 18 years as an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), she returned to her hometown in Batac, Ilocos Norte when her mother […]
While other Bukidnon farmers had hesitated to plant because of the El Niño phenomenon advisory early this year, Leonilo Arcadio, 49, President of Cabanglasan Farmers Small Water Impounding System Association, Inc. (CAFSWISA) and his fellow members adjusted their planting calendar to assure that they would still have enough water supply should drought hex the province. It may seem a gamble at first glance, but the SWISA acknowledges the harsh reality […]
A pioneering movement is taking shape, driving a transformation in traditional rice farming practices in Leyte. One of the drivers of change is Engr. Fermina Aling, a 69-year-old visionary farmer, and owner of JAMPOL Integrated Farm School, who has embraced the theory of digitalization to propel her community toward a future of agricultural prosperity. With the help of innovative applications, Fermina and her fellow farmers are unlocking the potential of […]
Lopez Juanito P. Tagtong, also known as Sir Bong, has trained over 1,000 farmers in Zamboanga Sibugay. After embarking on an educational journey across various cities, the 42-year-old settled in Ipil with his sister. Despite being the only Muslim in the community, Bong aimed to promote peace and contribute to farming. Bong and his sister acquired 5 hectares of land, which they transformed into a farm school named Salam Natures […]
