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Faster, cheaper: PHilMech cites advantages of mechanical rice threshers

By Maria Caroline A. Lopez | November 16, 2025 SCIENCE CITY OF MUÑOZ (PIA) — The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) is highlighting the advantage of using mechanical rice threshers to make rice harvesting faster and more efficient. PHilMech Project Assistant John Jayson Cabrera said the use of the machine significantly reduces… Read More Faster, cheaper: PHilMech cites advantages of mechanical rice threshers

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Greenhouse and green technology to enhance food security

By PIA | May 29, 2025 GREENHOUSES can greatly enhance agricultural productivity. They enable year-round cultivation, regardless of external weather conditions, resulting in increased yields compared to traditional farming methods. For instance, Metro Pacific Fresh Farms (MPFF), the country’s largest greenhouse facility in San Rafael, Bulacan, which President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited on Wednesday, boasts… Read More Greenhouse and green technology to enhance food security

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PhilRice encourages farmers to venture into business

By Camille C. Nagaño | May 26, 2025 SCIENCE CITY OF MUÑOZ (PIA) — The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) is encouraging farmers to start setting up business through its Rice Business Innovations System (RiceBIS) 2.0 Program. Program lead Diadem Gonzales-Esmero said the RiceBIS 2.0 aims to change the mindset of farmers from mere rice… Read More PhilRice encourages farmers to venture into business

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Smart fires up new LTE sites in Southern Leyte, strengthening farming communities

THE Philippines’ leading integrated telco network PLDT Inc.’s (PLDT) wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has expanded its network coverage in Southern Leyte by rolling out new LTE sites in the town of Saint Bernard, boosting livelihood opportunities through connectivity and technology in the province.   Among those that would benefit from these upgrades are Saint… Read More Smart fires up new LTE sites in Southern Leyte, strengthening farming communities

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Gov. Ebdane urges farmers to embrace mechanization

By Henry Empeño | November 7, 2024 IBA, Zambales — Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. has urged farmers in the province to embrace mechanized farming, saying it’s the only way to increase agricultural production and sustain the local farming industry. “Mechanization is apparently the only way now to increase farming efficiency and address the gap in… Read More Gov. Ebdane urges farmers to embrace mechanization

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DA ensures P1-B response fund, other aid for Kristine-hit farms

By PIA DMD | November 5, 2024 QUEZON CITY (PIA) — The Department of Agriculture has ensured P1 billion worth of Quick Response Fund (QRF), together with various other forms of assistance, for the rehabilitation and recovery of farms across the country that were heavily affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami). The DA said… Read More DA ensures P1-B response fund, other aid for Kristine-hit farms

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‘Kristine’ leaves P10-M initial agri damage in Bicol

By Stephanie Sevillano | October 24, 2024 MANILA – The Department of Agriculture-Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Operations Center has recorded almost PHP 10 million worth of initial damage to agriculture in the Bicol region due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami). “Based on the initial assessment of the DA Regional Field Office… Read More ‘Kristine’ leaves P10-M initial agri damage in Bicol

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PHilMech distributes P36.27-M machinery grants to farmer coops in Zambales

By Reia G. Pabelonia | March 4, 2024 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) distributed a total of P36.27 million worth of machinery to 26 farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCAs) and local government units (LGUs) in Zambales.  These include 20 hand tractors, six four-wheel tractors, six rice combine… Read More PHilMech distributes P36.27-M machinery grants to farmer coops in Zambales

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