Roehlano Briones, an economist at the Philippine Institute of Development Studies, said the surging prices are a result of increased local production to meet the country’s rice supply requirements.
With local research on the method still evolving, he wanted to learn how other farmers overseas have tackled weed problems and improved their yields in direct drilled crops.
Drift complaints continue across the state.
Increasing budget for rice R&D means not just improved rice production, but also better livelihood outcomes for the Filipino farmers, said PhilRice Executive Director Eufemio T. Rasco Jr.
