Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Seed Program has taken a significant step forward by allocating over 100,000 bags of certified inbred seeds to Central Luzon.
The program began with a kick-off ceremony in five provinces, with 116, 000 bags of inbred seeds distributed across 115 municipalities.
Aurora province received 9,940 bags, while Bataan is slated to receive 10,723 bags, Bulacan is set to be provided with 26,808 bags, Pampanga with 27,861 bags, and Zambales in line to receive 10,281 bags.
Each province’s kick-off ceremony marks the commencement of seed distribution for the dry season until March 2024.
Nueva Ecija and Tarlac provinces will receive nearly 30,000 certified inbred seeds, with 13,898 bags allocated in Nueva Ecija and 16,038 for 18 municipalities in Tarlac.
Farmers also received knowledge products to enhance their farm productivity and were briefed about RCEF by the implementing agencies.
