PhilRice Midsayap co-leads the implementation of Mindanao Cluster Masagana Rice Industry Development program (MRIDP).
Station director Sailila Abdula said the program aims to enhance the dissemination of rice production technologies amid regional challenges.
The Mindanao Cluster MRIDP Workshop, held on Sept. 5-6, in Koronadal City, gathered program implementers and partner agencies to develop rice plans for selected provinces, emphasizing improved production in favorable areas and addressing challenges in unfavorable regions with consideration to drought forecasts.
Researches on crop management, climate change, and extension services that aim to boost the nation’s rice industry were presented.
DA Consultant Frisco Malabanan stressed the significance of irrigation, quality seeds, and proper crop management to boost Mindanao’s rice production.
The workshop resulted in draft rice plans from representatives of Cotabato, Zamboanga del Sur, Bukidnon, and Davao del Norte. These plans will be presented to DA officials for inclusion in the MRIDP.
Abdula expressed commitment to advancing the MRIDP by strengthening collaborations in Mindanao.
Representatives from regional field offices of DA, staffers from Office of Provincial Agriculturists, National Irrigation Administration, and DA consultants were present during the activity.
