The Provincial Government of Negros Oriental is supporting rice production through the distribution of farm inputs and the use of mechanized equipment for a 36-hectare Rice Production Demonstration Farm. A turnover ceremony for farm inputs was conducted on September 17 at the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office and Macias Complex, as part of the province's efforts to support mechanized rice production and strengthen the agricultural sector.
Supporting a 36-Hectare Rice Production Demonstration Farm
According to the post shared by Governor Manuel “Chaco” L. Sagarbarria, the initiative is designed to support a 36-hectare Rice Production Demonstration Farm focused on mechanized rice production. The activity was led by the Provincial Government of Negros Oriental together with Provincial Agriculturist Emmanuel A. Caduya and Board Member Woodrow S. Maquiling Sr. The demonstration farm is intended to serve as part of the province's agricultural efforts to improve rice production through recommended fertilizer application and farm mechanization.
252 Sacks of Fertilizer Distributed
The Provincial Agriculture Office reported the distribution of 252 sacks of fertilizer during the first quarter to rice-producing areas across Negros Oriental. The municipalities listed in the post include Vallehermoso, La Libertad, Ayungon, Bindoy, Tayasan, Mabinay, Amlan, Sibulan, Zamboanguita, Siaton, Santa Catalina, and Basay, as well as the cities of Tanjay and Bais. The distribution is part of the agricultural support being extended to local rice farmers as the province works toward increasing production.
Farm Machinery for Mechanized Rice Production
Aside from fertilizer support, the initiative also involves the use of farm machinery.
The post specifically mentioned rice transplanters and combine harvesters, which are intended to help reduce labor costs associated with rice production. Mechanization can also change how different stages of rice farming are carried out, from transplanting to harvesting. In the demonstration farm, the equipment will form part of the approach toward more mechanized rice production.
