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Download RS4DM - Ratooning increases rice production

The local terms for rice ratooning are sagibo in Guimba and sangang-buko in Aliaga, Nueva Ecija. Sangang-buko literally translates as “that which branched out (sanga) from the joint (buko),” providing an accurate depiction of the rice ratooning process. Despite its cultural significance, academic literature focusing on the practices contextualized in these two towns is scarce. Some studies, such as the research by Gajete et al. (2018), explore the potentials of improved rice ratooning technology in rainfed rice production areas to achieve higher yields within shorter periods through prescribed nutrient application. However, fieldwork suggests that rainfed ratooning is generally unpopular among local farmers. Nevertheless, farmers “claim” that ratoon rice has better eating quality than that of the main crop because it is chemical-free…