More than 500 farmers from different cities and towns of Negros Occidental attended the Lakbay Palay organized by the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) held in the Municipality of Murcia.
Lakbay Palay is an annual farmers’ field day and forum, sponsored by the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Programs run by PhilRice that showcases rice production technologies and processes to help farmers achieve rice sufficiency and supply through promoting balanced fertilizer use, showcasing cost-reducing and yield-enhancing rice technologies, and providing farmers with opportunities to discuss technologies with experts.
Governor Bong Lacson cited the success of the initiatives that strengthened the farming industry through the RCEF among farmers.
“Through the matured technologies showcased by PhilRice, we continue to empower our farmers to achieve higher yields, reduce production costs, and increase their income.”
“RCEF stands as proof that with the right support, knowledge, and technology, we can enhance our productivity and competitiveness in the global market. Through the matured technologies showcased by PhilRice, we continue to empower our farmers to achieve higher yields, reduce production costs, and increase their income,” Lacson said.
The governor assured farmers of the continuous assistance from the Provincial Government through the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist.
“Because the agricultural sector plays a vital role in ensuring strong food value chains and in promoting a vibrant rural economy, it is fair and reasonable to further equip farmers.”
He stressed that because the agricultural sector plays a vital role in ensuring strong food value chains and in promoting a vibrant rural economy, it is fair and reasonable to further equip farmers.
Lacson thanked PhilRice Negros for their support and for being a constant partner in promoting agriculture programs in the province.
