Technology development and promotion in Northern Mindanao [Philippines]
2004
Javier, L.C. (Philippine Rice Research Inst., RTRomualdez, Agusan del Norte (Philippines))
The PhilRice [Philippine Rice Research Inst.] station in Agusan del Norte conducts research and technology promotions for Regions 9, 10, and 13 [Western Mindanao, Northern Mindanao, and Caraga] in Mindanao. It engages in seed production of PSB Rc and IR varieties to supply farmers and seed growers with foundation seeds and registered seeds. A novel approach used to increase the amount of seed produced is through a farmer-managed contract-growing scheme. The station also evaluates breeding lines for yield and pest resistance in irrigated transplanted and direct-seeded environments, under the National Cooperative Tests, Research on zinc deficiency in soils, NPK management, crop management, and pest management are also undertaken. Meanwhile, technology promotion activities consist of training for rice production, inbred and hybrid rice production; distribution of information materials and biocontrol agents; seed selling; piloting of a development model called Partnership in Agricultural and Rural Transformation; technology demonstrations; and provision of technical support in cooperation with local government units and other institutions
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