DA, PhilRice apprise Bukidnon LGUs on Masagana Rice Program
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon (PIA)–The Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office (DA-RFO)-10 through Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado convened the local government units (LGUs) of the province of Bukidnon for a coordination meeting on the Masagana Rice Industry Development Program (MRIDP), August 17, in Dalwangan, Malaybalay City. The MRIDP provided a briefing to approximately 20 LGU attendees focusing on farmers' welfare, boosting the rice value chain, and improving agricultural production. Sailila E. Abdula, branch director of DA-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) Midsayap Branch and program director of MRIDP, outlined the program's four core strategies, which include Enhancing resilience and stability through climate change adaptation; Promoting unity and convergence via farm clustering and consolidation; Fostering motivated and enthusiastic farmer-entrepreneurs within the rice value chain; and prioritizing timely and relevant digital transfo