The launching of the Palaysikatan RCEF program under the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) and in partnership of the National Irrigation Administration- Caraga in leadership of Regional Manager June Nathaniel S. Plaza held on January 16, 2023 has developed a 3-hectare variety technology demonstration site for the dry season 2023. The program encourages farm mechanization using mechanical transplanters and combine harvesters, as well as the usage of farmland-appropriate seed kinds.
The program's goal is to help farmers in Poblacion La-Paz Farmers Irrigators Association (POBLAFA, IA) of Umayam River Irrigation System (URIS) in La-Paz, Agusan del Sur (ADS) become competitive and transition into modern rice farming, which will increase their yield. It will also aid in the promotion of the use of inbred certified seeds and crop management.
According to Engr. Peter A. Pablo, Acting ADS Irrigation Management Office Manager, it is critical in farming to establish what nutrients and seed varieties should be used to avoid failure. He also stated that it is important for the farmer to save money in addition to paying all of his bills and debts.
The said activity was participated in by Irrigators’ Associations (IAs), technical staff of Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), Municipal Agriculture Office representative (MAO), NIA Regional Office and NIA ADS personnel.
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June Nathaniel S. Plaza, Regional Manager A
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Office/Region: NIA Caraga Region
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