QUEZON CITY, June 28 — As seed distribution continues under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF)- Seed Program, Philippine Rice Research Institute of the Department of Agriculture (DA-PhilRice) advises recipients to have good storage should they plant the seeds next season.
QUEZON CITY, June 28 — As seed distribution continues under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF)- Seed Program, Philippine Rice Research Institute of the Department of Agriculture (DA-PhilRice) advises recipients to have good storage should they plant the seeds next season.
According to Julian Macadamia, project development officer of the RCEF-Project Management Office, unexpected typhoon or insufficient water may cause delay in planting, which causes seeds to accumulate moisture and eventually, reduces quality.
The certified inbred seeds given to the beneficiaries must be immediately planted. However, should farmers be unable to plant the seeds right away, they must ensure proper storage to maintain its quality, he said.
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