THE INBRED rice seed currently being handed out to farmers is designed to be planted right away, and improper storage in the event of delays could affect the quality of the crop, the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) said.
THE INBRED rice seed currently being handed out to farmers is designed to be planted right away, and improper storage in the event of delays could affect the quality of the crop, the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) said.
The government is currently distributing seed as part of the mandate of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF).
In a statement, RCEF Project Management Office Project Development Officer Julian C. Macadamia said planting delays may include typhoons or insufficient water, which could lead to moisture accumulation on improperly-stored seed.
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