THE Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) station in Isabela recently showcased advancements in rice production technology during the 2024 Lakbay Palay Wet Season event for agriculture students and rice farmers at Malasin, San Mateo, in the province.
Joy Bartolome Duldulao, PhilRice-Isabela officer in charge branch director, said the Lakbay Palay event aims to introduce and demonstrate various modern rice production technologies available at the station.
Approximately 450 rice farmers and agriculture students from the Cagayan Valley and Cordillera Administrative Regions attended the event, involving partner agencies, private companies, farm schools, state universities and colleges, and local government units.
The Philippine Rice Research Institute station in Isabela recently showcased advancements in rice production technology. PIA PHOTO
Activities included a field tour of rice demonstration farms, and Tekno Tiangge and Tekno Talakayan sessions.
Department of Agriculture-Cordillera Administrative Region Technical Director for Research and Regulations Arlene Sagayo emphasized that the Lakbay Palay event highlights the development of rice technology.
“If everyone unites and collaborates to overcome challenges, we can achieve our goals and build a stronger agricultural community,” she said.
During the field visit, participants had the opportunity to explore 15 field demonstration stations.
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