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Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) - Seed Program Sep 2019 - Jul 2021 Highlights of Accomplishments For concerns, email us thru: rcefseedsprogram@gmail.com Produced by: DA-PhilRice RCEF Program Management Office DA-Philippine Rice Research Institute Maligaya, Science City of Muñoz, 3119 Nueva Ecija

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About the RCEF Seed Program • Legal Basis

• Objectives

• Key implementers • Component projects

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• Coverage area and period

• Recipients

• Requirement for recipients

• How can farmers enroll in the RSBSA?

• How can farmers claim seed?

Program accomplishments Project 1: Promoting and distributing certified seeds of inbred rice varieties

Comparative progress per season

PalaySikatan technology demonstration

Project 2: Mobilizing and strengthening local seed production

Projec t 3: Supporting variety development

Project 4: Strengthening farmers’ organizations

Fund utilization

Emerging Outcomes

Annex A: RCEF Seed Program Distribution Accomplishment Report by Province (2020 DS, 2020 WS, 2021 DS, 2021 WS)

LEGAL BASIS

The Rice Tariffication Law (Republic Act No. 11203) has created the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) to help Filipino rice farmers prosper and become globally competitive. The RCEF allocates ₱10 billion to four component programs: mechanization (₱5B), seeds (₱3B), extension (₱1B), and credit (₱1B).

The RCEF Seed Program (RCEF Seed) is intended for the development, propagation and promotion of inbred rice seeds, and organization of rice farmers into seed grower cooperatives and associations engaged in seed production and trade.

About the RCEF Seed Program

OBJECTIVES

The overarching goal of all RCEF component programs centers on improving the competitiveness and increasing the income of the Filipino rice farmers through yield improvement, cost reduction, lowering of postharvest losses, and rice valueaddition.

The RCEF Seed directly contributes in yield improvement. Specifically, it aims to:

the adoption of the number of improve quality, 1increase 2availability 3 increase certified seeds (CS) of farmers’ organization of, and inbred rice

access to inbred rice CS

engaged in seed production and trade

KEY IMPLEMENTERS The DA-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DAPhilRice) leads the implementation of the RCEF Seed. It converges with the implementing agencies of the other RCEF components to achieve the overall goal. These agencies include DA- Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech), DAAgricultural Training Institute, Landbank of the Philippines, Development Bank of the Philippines, and Technical Education And Skills Development Authority (TESDA). DA-PhilRice works hand-in-hand with the City/ Municipal Agriculture Office (C/MAO) of the Local Government Units (LGU), in collaboration with the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAG), to facilitate registration of farmers in the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA), and to enable delivery and distribution of certified seed of inbred rice varieties to the target areas. DA-PhilRice also closely coordinates with DA-Field Operation Service and DA-Regional Field Offices to ensure that RCEF complements and supplements the national rice industry development initiatives.

The key role of legislators both at the Senate and House of Representatives in assuring the availability of funds for the program is also well recognized.

COMPONENT PROJECTS 1

Promoting and distributing certified seeds of inbred rice varieties

a. Acquisition and distribution of certified seeds (CS) b. Technology demonstrations and field days (PalaySikatan)

Mobilizing and strengthening local seed production

a. Basic seed production b. Support to seed production c. Improvement of seed quality control services d. Development of RCEF Seed Monitoring System

Supporting variety development

a. National Cooperative Test b. DNA profiling of Philippinereleased varieties

Strengthening farmers’ organizations

a. Seed promotion through strategic communication b. Strengthening farmer and seed grower associations

Information, education, and communication (IEC) materials on high-yielding and cost-reducing technologies in rice production were also provided to the program’s recipients through the communication support services project of the RCEF-Extension Program co-implemented by the DA-PhilRice.

COVERAGE AREA AND PERIOD The program commenced in 2020 dry season (DS [Sep 16, 2019 - Mar 15, 2020]) and is expected to continue until 2025 DS (Sep 16, 2024 - Mar 15, 2025).

HOW CAN FARMERS ENROLL IN THE RSBSA?

Originally, the RCEF Seed covers 57 provinces, which are selected based on yield, area harvested, cost of production, and percentage of irrigated area. The program operates in cities and municipalities within these provinces with at least 100ha rice area.

Requirements:

Starting 2021 wet season (WS), the program is focusing in 42 provinces with low to medium yield and limited certified seed adoption to create greater impact. This is part of the ONE-DA approach under the recalibrated Integrated Rice Program1.

• Proof of land ownership (photocopy of land title, individual certificate of land ownership award, certificate of land transfer, emancipation patent, agricultural sales patent, homestead patent, free patent, certificate of ancestral domain title, certificate of ancestral land title, tax declaration)

The National Rice Program now caters to the 15 provinces with relatively higher yield and better suitability to hybrid rice technology. These are Ilocos Norte, Pangasinan, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Camarines Sur, Iloilo, Leyte, Bukidnon, North Cotabato, and Sultan Kudarat. The RCEF Seed initially served these provinces. Nevertheless, the other RCEF components such as mechanization, extension and credit are still being implemented in the said provinces.

• One valid ID (e.g., National ID, voter’s ID, passport, TIN, Postal ID, SSS, Senior Citizen ID, UMID)

• ID picture taken within the last six months

RECIPIENTS

The eligible beneficiaries of the RCEF Seed are individual farmers listed in the RSBSA, and members of DA-accredited rice cooperatives and associations. The rice farm cultivated by a beneficiary must be located in the target provinces.

REQUIREMENT FOR RECIPIENTS Actual farmer • Valid ID or barangay certification • RSBSA stub

Authorized representative • Valid ID and RSBSA stub of farmer/s to be represented • Duly signed authorization letter • Valid ID of authorized representative

Process:

Get RSBSA form from C/MAO and fill it out.

Have the C/MAFC chairperson and Barangay Chairperson sign the accomplished form.

Submit the accomplished form to the C/MAO for assessment and assignment of RSBSA number.

The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAG) consolidates the accomplished forms and endorses it to the DA-Regional Field Office for encoding in the National Farmer and Fisherfolk Registry System.

Farmer will receive the RSBSA stub with control number and official stamp as security features.

HOW CAN FARMERS CLAIM SEED? Before seed distribution

During seed distribution

After

The venue for seed distribution was set to conform with the health protocols of the LGU-IATF (e.g., use of sanitizers/alcohol, checking of body temperature, observance of physical distancing).

DA-PhilRice delivers seeds according to allocated number of bags, and available preferred varieties within the area to drop-off points assigned by the C/MAO.

The farmer/authorized representative presents the required documents to the C/MAO staff for verification. Enlisted farmers will sign the Farmer Acknowledgement Receipt (FAR) and will receive a QR code containing the information on RSBSA number, name of farmer, number of bags, variety selected. Farmers NOT enlisted in the FAR will have to fill-out the required information in it before receiving the QR code.

C/MAO staff syncs the data encoded in the RCEF Distribution App to the RCEF Seed Monitoring System (RCEF SMS). The RCEF Seed Distribution App can be used for offline encoding. This can be synced online at the end of the distribution day. In areas with problem on internet connectivity, the data on seed distribution is manually documented using paper-based documents, which will be encoded later and synced with the RCEF SMS.

C/MAO informs the farmers on the date and place of seed distribution, including the health protocols to be followed (e.g., use of face mask and shield). Farmers or their authorized representative must bring the requirements during the day of the seed distribution (see page 3).

Farmer presents his/her QR code for encoding in the RCEF Distribution App.

After encoding, farmer presents his/her QR code to the releasing staff. The C/MAO staff releases the corresponding seed bags, collaterals and/or IEC materials to the farmer. The releasing officer collects the QR codes for reference.

PROJECT

Promoting and distributing CS of inbred rice varieties

This project comprises the two major activities of the RCEF Seed Program: (1) distribution of free certified seeds of inbred rice varieties to farmers; and (2) conduct of RCEF PalaySikatan (technology demonstration and field day/ walk).

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS

During the 2020 DS (Sep 16, 2019 – Mar 15, 2020), DA-PhilRice delivered 1.46 million bags of certified inbred seeds to 715 municipalities in 57 provinces. About 65% of the target or 1.38 million bags were distributed to 555,545 farmers who were expected to plant in 698,586 hectares (ha). For the 2 season of implementation (2020 WS; Mar 16 - Sep 15, 2020), DAPhilRice delivered 2.37 million bags of seeds to 984 municipalities in 55 provinces covering 95% of the program’s target. Out of this, 2.29 million bags (92% of the target) were distributed to 867,704 farmer-beneficiaries through the partner-LGUs. This is estimated to cover 1,013,241ha.

Table 1. RCEF delivery and distribution of certified inbred rice seeds. 2020 DS

2020 WS

2021 DS

2021 WS

(Sep 2019 Mar 2020)

(Mar 2020Sep 2020)

(Sep 2020 Mar 2021)

(Mar 2021 Sep 2021; data as of Jul 31)

Seed bags delivered (@20kg/bag)

1,463,230

2,368,400

1,702,184

1,782,590

Seed bags distributed (@20kg/bag)

1,376,891

2,288,208

1,653,654

1,491,805

715

984

956

724

Farmers benefitted

555,545

867,704

661,567

598,526

Estimated area planted

698,586

1,013,241

780,267

691,277

The performance of DA-PhilRice has improved further during the 2021 DS (Sep 16, 2020 – Mar 15, 2021). About 1.70 million bags (101% of target) has been delivered to 956 municipalities in 55 provinces. Out of which, 1.65 million bags (98% of target) have been distributed to 661,567 farmers and were estimated to be planted in 780,267ha. In its 4th season of implementation (2021 WS; Mar 16 - Sep 15, 2021), the Institute has achieved 99% of its target seed deliveries as of July 31, which is about 1.78 million bags of seeds delivered to 724 municipalities in 42 provinces. Data generated from the RCEF Seed Monitoring System (the program’s online database) showed that 1.49 million bags (83%) of the seeds delivered were already distributed to 598,526 farmers with an estimated planting coverage of 691,277ha. The remaining seeds will be given by the partner-LGUs to farmer-beneficiaries until Sep 15, 2021. Annex A shows the breakdown of accomplishments per province (see p. 12).

Municipalities covered

*Note: DS – dry season; WS – wet season 5

COMPARATIVE PROGRESS PER SEASON The performance of the RCEF Seed has improved significantly despite the challenges on health hazard, staff mobility, and seed logistics, owing to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The RCEF Seed also served Lanao del Sur and Maguindanao in 2020 WS using inventory seeds from 2020 DS. There were 21,723 bags delivered in 37 municipalities in the two BARMM provinces. These were distributed to 11,325 farmers who planted in an estimated area of 11,281ha.

Seed delivery rate has increased from 69% in 2020 DS (1st season of implementation) to 101% in 2021 DS (3rd season of implementation). Similarly, seed distribution rate was raised from 65% initially to 98% in the 3rd season (Figure 1). This indicates that with careful planning and continuous improvement in implementation, achieving 100% of the seed delivery target is possible.

Figure 1. Comparative progress of RCEF seed delivery and distribution performance, 2020 DS - 2021 DS.

2020 DS

The program also has additional accomplishments for 2021 DS using inventory seeds from 2020 WS. There were 4,886 bags delivered and distributed to 2,416 farmers in Abra. This was expected to cover 2,114ha. Additional 900 bags were also delivered and distributed to 363 farmers from three municipalities in Maguindanao. These were expected to be planted in 451ha.

95%

101%

69%

92%

2020 WS 98%

65%

2021 DS

66% 52%

For the 2021 WS, the program also provided seeds to 10 provincial LGUs that are outside the 42 target provinces of RCEFSeeds, namely: Ilocos Norte, Pangasinan, Cagayan, Nueva Ecija, Occidental Mindoro, Camarines Sur, Iloilo, Leyte, Bukidnon, and North Cotabato. The said allocation was sourced from the 2021 WS spill-over seeds and 2021 DS seed stocks. Deliveries in the aforementioned provinces reached 81,161 bags of free, high-quality seeds to 99 municipalities. Of these, 65,140 bags were distributed to 28,700 farmers with an estimated area coverage of 30,693ha.

99% 98%

93% 93%

SEED DELIVER Y

SEED DIST R IBU T ION

% AREA PLANTED

% FARM ERS REACHED

DA-PhilRice closely coordinated with the DA-RFOs, LGUs through their OPAG and C/MAO, the BPI-NSQCS, and the seed grower cooperatives and associations to ensure proper and timely seed delivery and distribution. The availability of seed inventory that were carried-over from the previous season allowed DA-PhilRice to position and cater to the early-planters during the 2020 WS and 2021 DS. In addition, seeds were delivered in tranches during the early stage of the seasons to serve more municipalities and manage seed storage in LGU partners. The RCEF Seed targets to deliver and distribute 1.6 million bags of certified seeds in 2022 DS (Table 3).

Table 2. RCEF Seed Program indicative targets for 2022 DS. 2022 DS (Sep 16, 2021 – Mar 15, 2022) Seed bags delivered (@20kg/bag)

1,600,000

Seed bags distributed (@20kg/bag)

1,600,000

Municipalities covered

728

Farmers benefitted

640,000

Estimated area planted

800,000

PALAYSIKATAN TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION The number of PalaySikatan technology demonstration sites has multiplied from 35 in 2020 DS, 99 in 2020 WS, to 121 in 2021 DS (Table 3).

The PalaySikatan technology demonstration is one of the key activities of the RCEF Seed to promote the use of certified seeds, mechanized farming, and other yield-enhancing and cost-reducing technologies, primarily in land preparation, nutrient management, and harvesting. Field walks and fora were conducted to showcase the demonstration to farmers in the neighboring community.

Table 3. Average yield and cost of production in PalaySikatan technology demonstration sites.

Based on the data collected from farmer-partners participating in the technology demonstration, yield attained across locations during 2020 DS averaged 4.32t/ha with a cash cost of ₱12.01/kg. In 2020 WS, the average yield further improved to 5 t/ha and cash cost was reduced to Php 9.28/kg. Latest data from PalaySikatan sites established in 2021 DS showed an even better yield (5.05t/ha) and cash cost performance (₱8.85/ kg), demonstrating that proper use of technology can enhance the productivity and competitiveness of rice farmers.

2020 DS

2020 WS

2021 DS

2021 WS

(Sep 2019 Mar 2020)

(Mar Sep 2020)

(Sep 2020 Mar 2021)

(Mar Sep 2021)

Number of PalaySikatan sites established

121

Average yield across all sites (ton/ha)

4.32

5.00

5.05

Average production cost* across all sites (₱/kg)

12.01

113

(as of Aug 11, 2021)

data to be generated after the season

9.28

8.85

FEATURED RICE VARIETIES ACROSS ALL SITES: National recommended varieties NSIC

Rc 222

NSIC

Rc 216

NSIC

Rc 160

Regional recommended varieties PSB

PSB

Rc 18

Rc 82

NSIC

Rc 218 Rc 286 Rc 354 Rc 358

Rc 400 Rc 402 Rc 420 Rc 440 Rc 480 In Regions 4A and 4B, Rc 222 was replaced with Rc 218.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF OTHER PROJECTS UNDER THE RCEF SEED The RCEF Seed also implemented other projects related to the development and propagation of certified inbred seeds, and organizing seed grower cooperatives and association engaged in seed production and trade. PROJECT

PROJECT

Mobilizing and strengthening local seed production • produced more than 100% of target panicles of nucleus seeds and more than 12,000kg of breeder seeds for 2020 WS to 2021 DS; produced breeder seeds for NSIC Rc 402 (282kg), 10 regionally recommended varieties (130kg to 390kg), and other varieties (45-420kg) for 2021 WS (as of June 30) • conducted field inspection and laboratory analysis corresponding to 1.93, 2.17, 1.91, and 2.19 million bags of certified seeds in 2020 DS, 2020 WS, 2021 DS, and 2021 WS, respectively • RCEF-SMS v2 deployed; improved the LGU distribution app, drop-off point maker app, and delivery and inspection app; developed the monitoring modules for e-Binhi distribution, PalaySikatan, GAD dashboard; system integration with BPI-NSQCS data thru Rice Seed Information System (RSIS) and beneficiary database thru DAICTS FFRS • Binhi e-Padala App developed and pilot tested in 23 municipalities in Nueva Ecija and Tarlac for 2021 DS through one partner-SGC/A; enhanced the Binhi e-Padala App for Phase 2 and deployed this across 21 municipalities in 12 provinces with 13 partnerSGC/As

Supporting variety development • established DNA profile and characterized 25 NSICreleased rice varieties in 2020 DS to 2021 DS; established the DNA profiles and characterized 54 NSIC-released rice varieties for 2021 WS (as of June 30) • established 100% of the targeted National Coordinated Test field trials as follows: ◘ 9 trials in 53 sites for 2020 DS ◘ 11 trials in 63 sites for 2020 WS target sites in both 2020 DS and WS ◘ 9 trials conducted in 56 sites for 2021 DS

PROJECT

Strengthening farmers’ organizations • developed 22 information, education, and communication (IEC) materials in FY 2019-2020, and 17 IEC materials (sack, FAQs, flash drives, videos) in 2021 (as of June 30); these were disseminated to farmers, LGUs, and other stakeholders of the program • shared relevant information via the PhilRice Text Center, Facebook, Pinoy Rice Knowledge Bank, radio, virtual presser/TV, and print and online media in 2020; produced 14 program highlights for FY 2020-2021 (as of June 30) • assisted two farmer organizations in Camarines Sur and Sorsogon to engage in seed production and trade (note: Bicol is a seed-deficit region) in 2020; five farmers associations/cooperatives strengthened/engaged in seed production • conducted training on organizational management and retooling of seed growers on rice seed production in Regions 5 and 8 in 2020; one training course conducted in Masbate and one Specialized Course conducted in Camarines Sur in 2021 (as of June 30) 9

FUND UTILIZATION For the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020, the Department of Budget Management (DBM) issued to DA-PhilRice a Statement of Allotment Release Order (SARO) for RCEF Seed Program amounting to almost ₱2.98 billion with a Notice of Cash Allotment amounting to ₱2.91 billion. The RCEF Seed Program has obligated 92% of the SARO in 2020 (Table 4). The cost of certified seeds including logistics accounted for the lion’s share (85%) of these obligations. As of Jul 31, 2021, the disbursement rate stands at 94%. By end of the 2020, all remaining cash were reverted to the Bureau of Treasury. The Statement of Appropriations, Allotments, Obligations, Disbursements, and Balances for 2020 were submitted to the DBM in Jan 2021 to request fund for the settlement of unpaid obligations in 2020.

Table 4. Utilization of the RCEF Seed Program FY 2020 budget.

Particulars

Utilization

Appropriation (₱)

3,000,000,000

SARO (₱)

2,976,645,000

NCA (₱)

2,910,281,752

Obligation (₱)

2,731,773,834

Obligation rate* (%) Disbursement (₱) Disbursement rate* (%)

91.77% 2,568,736,220 94.03%

*Note: Obligation rate is computed relative to SARO and disbursement rate was calculated relative to obligated amount.

EMERGING OUTCOMES EMERGING OUTCOMES To determine the emerging outcomes of the RCEF Seed Program on the productivity of rice farming, the DA-PhilRice Socioeconomics Division conducted a monitoring survey through phone2 interview among beneficiaries. More than 6,000 respondents were interviewed.

Results indicate that rice farmers who planted inbred certified seeds from RCEF in 2020 DS and WS enjoyed higher harvests than in the 2019 cropping seasons, when RCEF was not yet in place. Average yield in 2020 DS is measured at 4.02t/ha, which is 402kg/ha (355kg/ha at 14% moisture content) higher than the average yield in 2019 DS (Figure 2). Similarly, 2020 WS average yield, which is recorded at 3.96t/ ha, was higher by 145kg/ha (128kg/ha at 14% MC) compared with that of 2019 WS. Despite the series of typhoons that visited the country in the 4th quarter of 2020, RCEF seed beneficiaries were still able to gain incremental yield in the wet season, though smaller, compared with their increase in yield during 2020 DS. Figure 2. Comparison of yield, before and during RCEF Seed Program.

Using the dry equivalent weight, i.e., 14% MC, valued at ₱19/kg, the additional yield can lead to an increase in farmer’s gross revenue of about ₱2,400/ha to ₱6,700/ha. This is on top of the value of inbred certified seed that they saved, which is ₱1,520/ha.

The influence of RCEF Seed Program in improving the yield level has contributed to the record high palay production in 2020, which reached 19.29 million tons. The RCEF Seed Program was also able to reach 34% and 28% new users of inbred certified seeds in 2020 DS and WS, respectively. Without the program, these farmers could have still used low-quality seeds that could lead to marginal yield. About 82% of the responding seed beneficiaries in 2020 DS were able to plant the seed they received from the program within the season, As the timeliness of the RCEF seed delivery and distribution improved, more farmers (94%) in 2020 WS were able to plant their seeds immediately. Majority of the farmers (92-93%) are also satisfied about the quality and germination of the inbred certified seed they got from the program.

2 Phone survey was done instead of face-to-face interview due to travel restrictions brought about by Covid- 19.

With use of high-quality seeds, farmer-beneficiaries have also become more efficient as they use less amount of seed (68kg/ha) compared with the 80-120kg/ha that they used before.

ANNEX A RCEF Seed Program Distribution Accomplishment Report 2020 DS, by Province and Congressional District CY Sept.16, 2019 - Mar. 15, 2020

Region CAR ILOCOS

CAGAYAN VALLEY

Province

Congressional District

No. of Bags (20kg/bag) Allocated

Delivered, Inspected and Accepted

Distributed

No. of Farmer Beneficiaries

Estimated Area Planted (ha)

No. of Municipalities Reached

IFUGAO

Lone

5,382

5,082

4,985

2,321

1,983

KALINGA

Lone

18,582

16,457

17,005

6,979

8,910

ILOCOS NORTE

6,052

7,633

7,629

3,985

3,668

ILOCOS NORTE

5,246

4,894

4,898

2,973

2,448

ILOCOS SUR

2,022

3,992

2,613

1,993

ILOCOS SUR

4,408

4,798

2,957

2,435

LA UNION

4,980

5,637

2,814

2,555

LA UNION

6,500

5,669

2,625

2,688

PANGASINAN

12,508

9,778

9,363

3,843

4,058

PANGASINAN

26,782

18,636

19,414

7,574

9,374

PANGASINAN

10,014

10,531

4,519

2,590

PANGASINAN

7,428

8,940

9,153

3,848

3,948

PANGASINAN

20,332

18,398

18,424

7,947

8,309

PANGASINAN

48,050

47,435

46,249

20,009

19,404

CAGAYAN

34,552

33,128

32,416

13,477

18,624

CAGAYAN

37,392

33,321

32,195

12,819

20,101

CAGAYAN

28,308

28,606

26,981

11,246

16,221

CENTRAL LUZON

ISABELA

27,654

28,181

28,471

12,398

15,065

ISABELA

8,286

9,616

7,228

4,057

3,905

ISABELA

37,910

29,881

22,252

8,580

12,451

ISABELA

16,068

9,177

9,561

3,935

5,064

ISABELA

37,518

31,634

28,111

9,927

16,459

ISABELA

24,540

21,074

19,233

7,339

9,439

NUEVA VIZCAYA

Lone

37,060

22,349

20,913

9,170

10,448

QUIRINO

Lone

11,692

11,047

9,674

4,103

5,475

AURORA

Lone

13,026

12,787

11,864

4,844

6,102

BATAAN

9,042

4,474

3,741

1,646

1,975

BATAAN

6,492

3,248

3,981

1,883

2,146

BULACAN

8,144

7,944

7,210

2,638

3,605

BULACAN

7,558

6,054

5,369

1,738

2,688

BULACAN

19,768

11,697

13,076

5,018

6,539

BULACAN

100

BULACAN

Lone

100

NUEVA ECIJA

45,912

32,808

29,756

12,513

24,053

NUEVA ECIJA

24,622

18,639

17,954

7,130

8,333

NUEVA ECIJA

18,402

7,068

7,337

4,184

4,166

NUEVA ECIJA

28,104

18,478

19,764

6,144

22,950

PAMPANGA

2,508

2,202

2,352

771

1,186

PAMPANGA

14,724

14,709

14,484

6,474

10,702

PAMPANGA

11,412

11,099

11,549

3,867

6,249

PAMPANGA

35,766

32,937

11,733

16,311

PAMPANGA

Lone

690

254

282

19,318

4,278

1,923

1,978

TARLAC

CALABARZON

MIMAROPA

BICOL

TARLAC

23,676

20,728

9,051

11,654

TARLAC

19,492

10,438

3,106

6,065

ZAMBALES

1,958

1,150

463

604

ZAMBALES

13,448

3,102

1,188

1,633

CAVITE

816

200

199

CAVITE

200

CAVITE

100

CAVITE

824

885

533

171

263

CAVITE

744

480

156

241

CAVITE

2,234

1,290

1,241

373

633

LAGUNA

1,662

612

1,223

448

612

LAGUNA

1,752

1,754

1,327

483

650

LAGUNA

4,540

3,398

2,564

1,040

1,282

LAGUNA

10,488

7,674

6,989

3,222

3,500

LAGUNA

Lone

1,092

783

501

210

251

QUEZON

9,916

5,605

5,557

2,858

3,077

QUEZON

10,484

6,077

6,039

2,336

3,402

QUEZON

800

QUEZON

9,372

3,989

3,574

1,654

1,565

Lone

18,720

18,056

16,469

6,386

8,643

ORIENTAL MINDORO

28,118

25,088

26,994

12,086

8,451

ORIENTAL MINDORO

29,100

21,436

18,198

7,008

9,660

PALAWAN

10,598

11,296

7,368

2,406

2,677

PALAWAN

23,618

23,994

21,768

6,179

3,228

PALAWAN

2,526

1,312

1,156

385

588

ALBAY

6,848

3,514

3,134

1,584

1,541

ALBAY

3,874

2,610

2,308

1,444

659

OCCIDENTAL MINDORO

WESTERN VISAYAS

ALBAY

18,806

14,453

14,336

5,441

5,292

CAMARINES SUR

2,176

3,100

2,646

1,074

1,302

CAMARINES SUR

33,078

22,172

21,689

6,670

9,056

CAMARINES SUR

26,030

14,816

14,201

5,668

7,176

CAMARINES SUR

9,236

9,445

8,352

2,913

2,765

CAMARINES SUR

20,550

19,591

19,074

7,274

7,755

MASBATE

752

800

293

449

MASBATE

7,464

6,790

6,465

2,540

3,399

MASBATE

3,168

3,000

2,824

1,016

1,524

SORSOGON

9,282

6,446

5,032

2,504

3,309

SORSOGON

9,536

7,990

6,422

3,191

3,004

AKLAN

12,694

400

625

399

315

AKLAN

9,144

500

Lone

25,894

6,980

5,715

2,800

2,853

CAPIZ

22,116

6,522

3,041

1,370

1,239

CAPIZ

38,668

9,622

8,821

4,163

4,389

ILOILO

6,720

ILOILO

10,868

1,832

322

116

190

ILOILO

29,870

1,800

709

269

384

ILOILO

34,406

3,610

4,180

1,779

2,071

ILOILO

28,650

10,857

10,428

4,919

5,082

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

7,778

2,272

1,447

600

727

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

3,302

2,309

1,795

953

849

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

4,770

742

828

568

369

ANTIQUE

CENTRAL VISAYAS

EASTERN VISAYAS

ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

18,836

7,600

6,600

2,193

3,129

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

12,688

4,050

3,393

1,383

1,374

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

19,352

8,196

1,824

763

831

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

Lone

766

BOHOL

2,424

BOHOL

11,658

5,162

5,120

2,236

2,540

BOHOL

14,228

11,983

11,612

6,902

5,721

NEGROS ORIENTAL

6,370

5,034

3,481

1,436

1,509

NEGROS ORIENTAL

3,130

1,084

1,020

478

431

NEGROS ORIENTAL

3,000

477

398

145

161

Lone

8,834

8,658

6,119

2,771

2,913

LEYTE

15,134

15,724

14,483

6,048

6,793

LEYTE

28,176

26,556

24,695

10,477

9,684

LEYTE

4,936

4,756

3,444

1,657

1,722

LEYTE

12,140

6,800

6,774

2,714

3,015

LEYTE

13,270

10,359

10,279

5,289

5,189

LEYTE

SAMAR (WESTERN SAMAR)

12,520

11,917

4,313

3,019

SAMAR (WESTERN SAMAR)

15,100

8,300

4,654

3,987

SOUTHERN LEYTE

Lone

5,800

5,199

5,033

3,016

2,473

31,696

23,876

21,976

6,440

9,216

BILIRAN

ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR

NORTHERN MINDANAO

DAVAO

ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR

6,088

6,596

6,205

1,873

3,079

ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY

6,200

1,975

3,032

ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY

6,694

5,668

1,780

3,241

BUKIDNON

386

150

BUKIDNON

18,214

11,344

6,515

2,250

3,692

BUKIDNON

7,378

6,690

5,972

2,362

3,258

BUKIDNON

16,740

4,362

3,730

1,551

1,915

LANAO DEL NORTE

2,620

2,936

3,936

1,530

1,920

LANAO DEL NORTE

37,320

21,868

19,583

7,030

10,390

MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL

4,924

4,500

4,252

2,679

1,978

MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL

5,084

5,540

5,720

2,484

2,766

MISAMIS ORIENTAL

1,310

740

415

330

MISAMIS ORIENTAL

720

280

175

128

DAVAO DE ORO

11,160

10,994

9,905

3,218

4,896

DAVAO DE ORO

5,662

5,904

5,367

2,024

2,705

DAVAO DEL NORTE

9,994

9,252

9,575

2,913

4,937

DAVAO DEL NORTE

14,270

10,437

9,641

3,118

4,576

Lone

17,668

16,884

11,843

3,793

6,175

DAVAO DEL SUR

SOCCSKSARGEN

DAVAO ORIENTAL

9,114

7,773

5,893

1,967

2,857

DAVAO ORIENTAL

4,530

3,610

3,095

1,116

1,352

NORTH COTABATO

21,876

9,405

9,009

3,081

4,974

NORTH COTABATO

7,928

4,257

1,962

2,097

NORTH COTABATO

23,998

10,764

9,709

4,085

4,408

Lone

1,292

1,750

508

811

SARANGANI

CARAGA

SOUTH COTABATO

934

1,070

899

332

450

SOUTH COTABATO

43,276

25,186

24,700

9,477

13,424

SOUTH COTABATO

Lone

2,460

SULTAN KUDARAT

32,252

27,562

10,184

13,773

SULTAN KUDARAT

16,158

10,171

3,579

4,919

AGUSAN DEL NORTE

8,692

8,862

3,417

4,441

AGUSAN DEL NORTE

4,378

4,402

4,210

1,784

2,039

AGUSAN DEL SUR

17,250

17,200

15,983

5,833

7,806

AGUSAN DEL SUR

26,680

25,860

29,429

11,194

15,727

SURIGAO DEL SUR

20,150

21,960

24,937

11,022

13,244

SURIGAO DEL SUR

2,668

2,990

2,862

1,032

1,632

LANAO DEL SUR

28,436

4,000

3,965

1,835

1,903

LANAO DEL SUR

7,052

MAGUINDANAO

20,626

8,902

3,118

5,147

MAGUINDANAO

50,760

25,014

10,235

13,435

RCEF Seed Program Distribution Accomplishment Report 2020 WS, by Province and Congressional District CY Mar. 16 - Sept. 15, 2020 No. of Bags (20kg/bag) Region CAR ILOCOS

CAGAYAN VALLEY

Province

Congressional District

Allocated**

Delivered, Inspected and Accepted

Distributed

No. of Farmer Beneficiaries

Estimated Area Planted (ha)

No. of Municipalities Reached

IFUGAO

Lone

7,858

10,377

10,330

5,041

4,685

KALINGA

Lone

21,960

24,875

24,572

10,120

10,982

ILOCOS NORTE

9,050

8,755

6,354

4,437

ILOCOS NORTE

9,340

9,559

6,754

4,732

ILOCOS SUR

4,800

3,028

2,309

ILOCOS SUR

7,281

6,861

4,759

3,097

LA UNION

7,733

7,438

4,956

3,509

LA UNION

7,400

7,302

5,089

3,293

PANGASINAN

23,800

11,969

11,878

PANGASINAN

18,011

18,101

8,777

9,062

PANGASINAN

18,700

19,114

10,708

9,347

PANGASINAN

9,896

10,745

10,645

4,678

5,533

PANGASINAN

29,600

30,253

29,411

14,266

13,836

PANGASINAN

53,544

53,189

52,118

24,893

25,576

CAGAYAN

44,872

45,375

44,575

18,973

22,164

CAGAYAN

45,450

45,533

45,491

17,648

22,769

CAGAYAN

35,998

36,212

35,894

11,896

15,549

ISABELA

31,980

33,716

33,700

15,551

15,941

ISABELA

10,800

13,596

12,432

6,755

5,798

ISABELA

45,417

43,407

41,996

15,220

22,021

ISABELA

18,658

16,895

16,742

9,009

7,739

ISABELA ISABELA

CENTRAL LUZON

CALABARZON

45,050

42,598

42,097

13,290

19,569

28,690

29,953

29,185

12,734

12,587

NUEVA VIZCAYA

Lone

44,717

43,751

35,565

15,564

16,111

QUIRINO

Lone

14,077

13,837

13,313

6,336

6,634

AURORA

Lone

15,844

15,529

13,246

4,699

5,619

BATAAN

12,642

16,092

15,873

2,770

2,525

BATAAN

9,416

13,492

13,121

2,044

2,416

BULACAN

9,122

8,025

7,867

2,245

3,188

BULACAN

9,508

8,579

7,947

2,736

4,148

BULACAN

26,835

26,834

4,695

7,096

BULACAN

414

175

206

BULACAN

Lone

164

NUEVA ECIJA

63,559

56,225

52,334

16,014

20,012

NUEVA ECIJA

36,131

37,619

36,385

17,363

20,528

NUEVA ECIJA

23,617

23,962

22,877

8,911

11,871

NUEVA ECIJA

37,751

37,749

11,139

27,250

PAMPANGA

4,068

6,068

1,362

2,079

PAMPANGA

16,500

17,500

16,410

6,904

7,311

PAMPANGA

16,848

17,116

17,112

5,867

8,148

PAMPANGA

40,027

39,134

38,634

10,579

17,228

TARLAC

27,098

33,416

33,361

17,154

18,493

TARLAC

30,114

31,256

15,747

17,531

TARLAC

25,432

25,414

25,179

8,643

12,391

ZAMBALES

2,274

1,027

1,076

ZAMBALES

15,412

15,420

15,003

6,460

8,321

CAVITE

1,000

500

130

253

CAVITE

298

156

151

CAVITE

170

CAVITE

1,086

693

215

347

CAVITE

868

261

525

CAVITE

2,674

1,845

578

893

MIMAROPA

BICOL

WESTERN VISAYAS

LAGUNA

146

154

LAGUNA

2,072

1,875

1,871

LAGUNA

5,243

4,248

4,138

LAGUNA

13,192

11,973

10,502

4,631

LAGUNA

Lone

1,176

750

736

279

348

QUEZON

12,406

10,426

6,252

5,396

QUEZON

13,776

12,582

12,485

4,378

6,256

QUEZON

1,266

1,177

713

584

QUEZON

10,492

9,123

8,990

5,124

4,357

Lone

30,184

30,563

29,479

10,644

15,219

ORIENTAL MINDORO

33,176

30,751

28,879

9,244

14,373

ORIENTAL MINDORO

35,048

32,286

29,551

10,666

14,680

PALAWAN

14,290

12,410

3,697

4,288

PALAWAN

29,395

26,777

7,223

8,605

PALAWAN

3,380

3,113

999

1,543

ALBAY

8,678

7,689

4,086

3,648

ALBAY

4,822

5,121

4,697

3,364

2,200

ALBAY

22,076

17,601

16,440

7,527

7,845

CAMARINES SUR

3,216

5,119

4,712

2,189

2,387

CAMARINES SUR

37,142

32,532

29,652

11,395

15,110

CAMARINES SUR

30,182

18,158

17,354

7,163

8,586

CAMARINES SUR

11,180

9,201

8,402

3,604

4,062

CAMARINES SUR

25,672

23,572

22,965

10,361

11,146

MASBATE

1,330

1,500

1,473

658

784

MASBATE

8,762

8,230

7,782

3,287

3,809

MASBATE

3,870

4,676

4,001

2,298

2,395

SORSOGON

11,090

9,881

9,116

4,948

4,614

SORSOGON

11,346

11,670

10,929

5,753

4,920

AKLAN

14,810

12,465

4,553

3,085

AKLAN

10,944

10,105

3,848

2,273

OCCIDENTAL MINDORO

678

844

1,589

1,994

5,044

ANTIQUE

CENTRAL VISAYAS

Lone

35,164

36,408

36,239

10,296

9,059

CAPIZ

26,428

19,212

19,166

5,360

4,797

CAPIZ

45,156

30,750

30,710

7,380

7,631

ILOILO

11,854

9,828

9,800

3,214

2,450

ILOILO

15,238

15,354

15,165

5,559

3,803

ILOILO

36,292

28,468

28,402

7,783

7,098

ILOILO

40,535

27,081

6,975

6,769

ILOILO

34,342

25,435

6,441

6,063

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

9,626

4,483

4,288

2,201

2,145

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

4,210

4,241

3,854

2,290

1,927

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

6,286

5,447

5,337

3,736

2,669

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

25,885

23,780

23,663

8,573

11,831

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

16,440

16,149

15,584

8,023

7,809

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

25,596

24,099

22,499

10,531

11,156

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

Lone

950

643

373

321

BOHOL

4,096

3,322

1,902

1,661

BOHOL

14,226

12,948

12,906

5,813

6,451

BOHOL

18,302

16,548

16,246

11,095

8,143

NEGROS ORIENTAL

7,196

6,263

6,099

2,930

3,050

NEGROS ORIENTAL

3,304

1,935

1,919

1,142

960

NEGROS ORIENTAL EASTERN VISAYAS

4,786

2,682

2,498

1,184

1,258

Lone

7,757

6,425

4,846

1,908

2,079

LEYTE

23,134

23,174

21,251

9,474

11,951

LEYTE

32,064

31,849

30,124

12,173

15,157

LEYTE

6,936

7,529

7,220

3,518

3,629

LEYTE

15,048

13,569

12,314

5,301

6,222

LEYTE

19,761

18,961

17,655

7,326

8,673

SAMAR (WESTERN SAMAR)

8,714

7,250

7,145

3,309

3,650

BILIRAN

ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA

NORTHERN MINDANAO

DAVAO

SAMAR (WESTERN SAMAR)

SOUTHERN LEYTE

16,387

15,639

7,975

7,852

Lone

7,851

6,174

4,747

2,772

2,145

ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR

39,524

37,755

37,650

9,487

12,358

ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR

8,806

10,930

10,339

4,037

5,227

ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY

7,273

7,275

6,862

1,786

2,511

ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY

7,966

7,964

2,489

3,764

BUKIDNON

544

835

576

289

256

BUKIDNON

21,408

9,793

9,427

3,848

4,394

BUKIDNON

9,850

11,253

9,253

3,495

4,267

BUKIDNON

20,361

12,253

10,445

3,089

5,205

LANAO DEL NORTE

3,112

3,402

1,454

1,685

LANAO DEL NORTE

44,589

26,066

26,002

9,294

13,673

MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL

6,463

6,640

6,225

3,012

3,510

MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL

5,808

8,871

8,028

3,490

3,776

MISAMIS ORIENTAL

1,749

1,564

1,144

510

513

MISAMIS ORIENTAL

902

400

261

140

117

DAVAO DE ORO

12,050

12,370

11,057

3,280

5,358

DAVAO DE ORO

6,629

5,797

5,747

1,856

2,842

DAVAO DEL NORTE

12,200

13,298

12,552

4,984

6,845

DAVAO DEL NORTE

13,496

13,020

12,193

3,711

6,145

Lone

16,043

16,954

13,474

4,398

5,693

DAVAO ORIENTAL

6,572

5,618

3,670

1,192

1,720

DAVAO ORIENTAL

4,300

4,303

3,375

1,186

1,590

NORTH COTABATO

26,302

28,593

4,563

5,119

NORTH COTABATO

10,196

10,596

2,576

2,555

NORTH COTABATO

33,283

34,803

34,783

6,241

8,190

Lone

2,221

2,343

583

848

1,146

1,145

227

317

DAVAO DEL SUR

SOCCSKSARGEN

17,984

SARANGANI SOUTH COTABATO

CARAGA

SOUTH COTABATO

53,298

54,648

SOUTH COTABATO

Lone

2,884

1,481

SULTAN KUDARAT

40,445

44,798

SULTAN KUDARAT

19,388

20,400

AGUSAN DEL NORTE

10,430

10,559

AGUSAN DEL NORTE

5,366

5,391

AGUSAN DEL SUR

20,570

AGUSAN DEL SUR

SURIGAO DEL SUR

11,774

17,690

322

325

14,670

20,105

7,667

9,744

10,559

3,886

5,273

5,214

1,835

2,558

23,465

23,334

6,347

11,145

32,531

40,690

40,227

10,929

19,257

24,294

20,053

18,985

8,003

9,628

2,924

3,298

3,075

1,019

1,312

**20,000 bags from Region 11 will be transferred to Region 12 since NRP will accommodate hybrid areas; Target: 2,514,000 - 20,000 = 2,494,000 bags

RCEF Seed Program Distribution Accomplishment Report 2021 DS, by Province and Congressional District CY Sep 16, 2020 - Mar 15, 2021 No. of Bags (20kg/bag) Region CAR ILOCOS

CAGAYAN VALLEY

Province

Congressional District

Allocated

Delivered, Inspected and Accepted

Distributed

No. of Farmer Beneficiaries

Estimated Area Planted (ha)

No. of Municipalities Reached

IFUGAO

Lone

7,000

7,053

3,715

3,029

KALINGA

Lone

12,800

13,567

13,084

5,738

5,754

ILOCOS NORTE

6,200

4,750

3,472

2,189

ILOCOS NORTE

6,000

3,550

2,421

1,607

ILOCOS SUR

2,350

950

641

452

ILOCOS SUR

3,150

1,969

1,761

1,032

708

LA UNION

5,600

7,443

6,856

3,518

2,903

LA UNION

4,900

4,850

2,596

2,120

PANGASINAN

10,650

11,712

4,565

5,569

PANGASINAN

18,200

18,233

18,200

7,677

8,892

PANGASINAN

9,600

9,630

4,293

4,489

PANGASINAN

7,500

7,540

7,122

3,185

3,129

PANGASINAN

16,550

16,013

6,634

7,467

PANGASINAN

42,000

37,270

37,091

15,153

16,886

CAGAYAN

18,616

18,122

18,116

7,013

8,554

CAGAYAN

22,800

23,649

8,673

11,392

CAGAYAN

17,900

19,793

19,703

6,306

9,376

ISABELA

23,300

27,618

11,491

13,002

ISABELA

6,000

5,452

2,947

2,457

CENTRAL LUZON

ISABELA

21,000

19,882

19,719

6,408

9,151

ISABELA

7,950

8,164

3,362

3,751

ISABELA

22,100

22,681

6,330

10,858

ISABELA

17,084

19,083

8,228

9,102

NUEVA VIZCAYA

Lone

15,400

20,391

19,901

8,319

8,818

QUIRINO

Lone

3,900

4,699

2,194

2,225

AURORA

Lone

16,000

15,434

15,239

4,691

7,507

BATAAN

9,450

9,569

9,529

3,408

4,539

BATAAN

8,550

8,002

7,406

2,555

3,640

BULACAN

7,320

7,271

2,913

3,378

BULACAN

6,670

6,678

6,677

2,602

3,156

BULACAN

16,210

18,210

18,184

5,929

8,844

BULACAN

Lone

NUEVA ECIJA

13,800

13,857

6,066

6,878

NUEVA ECIJA

11,400

11,350

11,303

4,776

5,409

NUEVA ECIJA

12,000

11,251

10,895

3,951

5,271

NUEVA ECIJA

12,800

12,755

12,739

3,241

6,208

PAMPANGA

3,500

1,148

1,688

PAMPANGA

13,000

13,858

5,581

5,895

PAMPANGA

11,200

3,201

5,327

PAMPANGA

22,300

26,718

26,716

9,282

13,014

TARLAC

22,214

22,216

12,051

10,818

TARLAC

23,314

23,333

9,725

11,487

TARLAC

20,472

22,072

7,229

10,872

ZAMBALES

2,800

2,744

958

1,293

ZAMBALES

15,200

8,956

3,754

4,035

CALABARZON

MIMAROPA

BICOL

CAVITE

503

123

250

CAVITE

203

102

CAVITE

156

CAVITE

543

164

276

CAVITE

656

707

212

337

CAVITE

1,989

1,938

610

906

LAGUNA

245

122

LAGUNA

1,215

1,220

365

419

LAGUNA

3,482

3,697

3,587

1,124

1,682

LAGUNA

8,606

8,944

8,279

3,143

3,915

LAGUNA

Lone

652

666

539

221

246

QUEZON

8,629

7,660

7,219

4,228

3,295

QUEZON

10,389

9,414

9,410

2,951

4,548

QUEZON

1,214

644

593

QUEZON

6,218

6,970

6,232

3,209

2,943

Lone

22,500

23,126

22,251

7,479

10,808

ORIENTAL MINDORO

21,530

23,846

23,542

6,817

11,557

ORIENTAL MINDORO

22,970

25,866

25,636

7,997

12,602

PALAWAN

9,295

8,460

3,134

4,072

PALAWAN

20,400

21,175

6,833

10,501

PALAWAN

2,105

2,165

681

1,076

ALBAY

5,900

6,599

6,452

3,503

2,840

ALBAY

3,500

4,723

4,299

2,762

1,980

ALBAY

11,600

16,516

15,481

6,925

7,223

CAMARINES SUR

4,400

5,007

5,000

1,960

2,353

CAMARINES SUR

24,100

26,399

25,919

9,134

11,686

CAMARINES SUR

15,100

14,236

14,019

5,471

6,384

OCCIDENTAL MINDORO

WESTERN VISAYAS

CAMARINES SUR

7,000

8,017

7,338

3,114

3,317

CAMARINES SUR

16,400

21,419

21,275

8,137

9,397

MASBATE

1,450

1,327

579

652

MASBATE

8,200

7,448

7,241

3,268

3,639

MASBATE

4,600

4,828

2,684

2,406

SORSOGON

7,200

8,086

7,675

4,237

3,385

SORSOGON

7,800

8,749

8,191

4,244

3,441

AKLAN

13,720

13,123

12,421

8,579

4,941

AKLAN

8,930

7,646

4,515

3,520

Lone

32,400

32,397

28,911

12,096

13,700

CAPIZ

25,350

20,875

20,112

10,183

9,614

CAPIZ

40,900

45,375

44,990

21,263

21,506

ILOILO

13,600

4,590

4,265

2,154

2,079

ILOILO

17,200

9,765

9,745

4,241

4,792

ILOILO

32,100

20,585

19,026

8,031

9,106

ILOILO

33,500

23,813

23,208

9,868

11,409

ILOILO

30,800

27,230

26,988

9,388

11,269

ILOILO

Lone

120

110

ANTIQUE

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

4,500

4,152

3,044

1,508

1,440

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

3,100

3,396

1,909

1,436

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

5,500

6,821

6,159

3,927

2,247

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

21,550

16,558

16,509

5,303

7,769

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

13,400

12,684

11,621

5,818

5,026

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

20,600

22,792

21,678

10,106

9,880

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

Lone

700

626

286

129

121

CENTRAL VISAYAS

EASTERN VISAYAS

BOHOL

4,600

3,760

3,699

2,317

1,630

BOHOL

13,600

17,172

16,933

10,243

7,334

BOHOL

17,770

13,580

12,604

7,706

5,518

NEGROS ORIENTAL

4,604

5,432

5,101

2,509

2,324

NEGROS ORIENTAL

1,200

1,210

1,157

554

540

NEGROS ORIENTAL

5,026

2,744

1,323

613

609

Lone

5,700

7,003

5,611

2,313

2,514

LEYTE

16,600

20,193

18,804

7,489

9,095

LEYTE

22,100

22,422

22,255

8,856

10,682

LEYTE

4,250

6,068

6,000

2,773

2,968

LEYTE

10,900

9,835

8,698

4,010

4,081

LEYTE

14,450

16,755

15,467

5,997

6,882

SAMAR (WESTERN SAMAR)

11,500

11,455

11,360

4,637

5,571

SAMAR (WESTERN SAMAR)

20,500

19,779

18,564

8,824

9,197

Lone

5,000

5,365

4,126

2,498

1,819

ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR

25,100

25,758

8,519

12,372

ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR

7,800

7,158

6,840

2,439

3,212

ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY

4,250

4,249

1,397

2,060

ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY

5,350

5,764

1,594

2,871

BUKIDNON

400

679

549

269

245

BUKIDNON

10,400

7,646

7,343

2,280

3,518

BUKIDNON

8,550

13,577

11,392

3,637

5,531

BUKIDNON

11,350

8,533

6,263

1,874

3,063

BILIRAN

SOUTHERN LEYTE ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA

NORTHERN MINDANAO

DAVAO

LANAO DEL NORTE

2,350

1,208

1,053

LANAO DEL NORTE

26,700

25,033

24,825

7,165

12,740

MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL

5,650

6,420

6,154

3,967

2,471

MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL

7,900

8,021

7,870

3,121

3,569

MISAMIS ORIENTAL

1,800

844

806

MISAMIS ORIENTAL

200

140

113

DAVAO DE ORO

9,700

12,543

11,291

3,422

5,337

DAVAO DE ORO

5,300

6,823

6,492

2,017

3,139

DAVAO DEL NORTE

11,800

13,515

12,992

3,925

6,073

DAVAO DEL NORTE

11,400

13,057

11,946

3,506

5,694

Lone

14,150

16,382

16,292

4,378

7,235

DAVAO ORIENTAL

5,600

8,438

6,679

1,942

3,013

DAVAO ORIENTAL

3,400

3,676

3,262

1,013

1,499

NORTH COTABATO

14,480

14,986

5,886

7,265

NORTH COTABATO

6,500

5,621

2,240

2,727

NORTH COTABATO

26,520

26,631

9,738

12,938

Lone

1,700

624

836

DAVAO DEL SUR

SOCCSKSARGEN

SARANGANI

CARAGA

SOUTH COTABATO

720

268

314

SOUTH COTABATO

35,410

36,307

12,408

17,784

SOUTH COTABATO

Lone

1,870

1,121

510

555

SULTAN KUDARAT

26,900

27,401

11,349

13,550

SULTAN KUDARAT

13,100

13,099

6,431

6,551

AGUSAN DEL NORTE

6,800

6,719

6,708

2,304

3,282

AGUSAN DEL NORTE

3,700

4,481

4,195

1,667

1,970

AGUSAN DEL SUR

14,250

18,207

18,076

5,326

8,916

AGUSAN DEL SUR

21,750

29,119

28,656

9,744

14,241

SURIGAO DEL SUR

17,560

19,579

18,788

7,551

8,877

SURIGAO DEL SUR

2,440

4,451

4,223

1,378

2,063

RCEF Seed Program Distribution Accomplishment Report 2021 WS, by Province and Congressional District CY Mar 15, 2021 - Sep 15, 2021 (data as of July 31, 2021) No. of Bags (20kg/bag) Region CAR ILOCOS

CAGAYAN VALLEY CENTRAL LUZON

Province

Congressional District

Allocated

Delivered, Inspected and Accepted

Distributed

No. of Farmer Beneficiaries

Estimated Area Planted (ha)

No. of Municipalities Reached

IFUGAO

Lone

13,000

13,771

13,699

7,443

5,713.47

KALINGA

Lone

43,000

43,327

42,345

16,301

18,949.44

ILOCOS SUR

25,400

27,087

19,273

13,457

8,181.31

ILOCOS SUR

31,800

32,773

26,755

19,352

10,718.81

LA UNION

22,470

26,927

16,239

10,184

6,771.66

LA UNION

23,330

24,028

17,687

10,133

7,421.06

NUEVA VIZCAYA

Lone

65,000

67,015

57,461

23,762

25,662.80

QUIRINO

Lone

27,000

28,924

28,672

12,742

13,295.62

AURORA

Lone

24,200

19,602

16,149

5,262

7,649.30

BATAAN

15,440

15,203

13,255

4,742

6,327.98

BATAAN

9,560

8,692

8,164

2,715

3,972.36

BULACAN

9,060

8,336

3,169

3,832.61

BULACAN

15,460

14,643

14,036

4,638

6,739.76

BULACAN

51,280

48,998

46,268

14,379

22,396.56

BULACAN

1,400

1,682

1,638

593

774.31

BULACAN

Lone

200

108

96.06

PAMPANGA

9,610

10,032

9,974

2,327

4,788.16

PAMPANGA

22,270

23,370

23,354

9,728

10,623.39

PAMPANGA

27,920

29,690

29,607

7,319

14,197.44

PAMPANGA

40,200

49,096

47,102

11,698

22,797.80

CALABARZON

BICOL

WESTERN VISAYAS

ZAMBALES

7,470

7,491

7,489

2,597

3,504.28

ZAMBALES

40,530

41,250

40,788

15,769

18,101.65

CAVITE

150

118

58.30

CAVITE

600

149

298.60

CAVITE

360

278

132

138.80

CAVITE

320

159.70

CAVITE

710

627

190

310.28

CAVITE

1,800

1,695

1,694

386

847.00

CAVITE

3,060

3,829

3,407

1,023

1,583.10

LAGUNA

280

136.10

LAGUNA

2,950

3,050

3,029

992

1,419.45

LAGUNA

8,220

7,675

7,018

2,070

3,397.24

LAGUNA

19,210

18,071

14,788

5,729

6,743.34

LAGUNA

Lone

1,340

1,262

279

131.86

QUEZON

20,450

19,581

11,159

6,129

5,112.73

QUEZON

20,350

19,270

11,216

3,369

5,349.29

QUEZON

8,330

9,229

7,339

3,353

3,437.02

QUEZON

14,870

14,399

10,899

5,755

5,088.34

ALBAY

14,200

9,895

9,892

5,251

4,378.58

ALBAY

7,700

7,855

7,793

4,953

3,381.69

ALBAY

31,100

34,365

33,924

14,370

15,747.12

MASBATE

2,600

2,525

1,140

1,207.49

MASBATE

20,440

17,754

17,470

6,574

8,693.44

MASBATE

20,960

20,959

20,946

7,611

10,380.42

SORSOGON

11,000

9,888

5,308

4,454.37

SORSOGON

13,000

13,234

13,203

6,500

5,594.01

AKLAN

15,200

19,775

13,721

9,524

5,360.91

AKLAN

13,800

15,719

11,758

7,969

4,677.05

ANTIQUE

CENTRAL VISAYAS

EASTERN VISAYAS

Lone

84,000

70,688

55,202

21,916

25,050.44

CAPIZ

27,800

28,534

23,326

10,777

11,235.48

CAPIZ

54,200

58,332

48,882

24,268

23,131.51

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

6,800

7,107

3,086

1,551

1,451.05

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

6,300

5,896

2,663

1,444

1,154.09

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

6,400

6,826

1,878

1,312

647.35

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

33,400

33,170

21,870

6,963

10,183.08

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

23,600

20,949

15,116

7,536

6,496.34

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

32,600

34,522

26,524

12,521

12,128.15

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

Lone

900

840

273

120

123.35

BOHOL

5,595

5,886

4,211

2,869

1,760.92

BOHOL

40,250

38,448

22,767

11,489

10,084.24

BOHOL

29,155

28,863

15,475

9,636

6,613.60

NEGROS ORIENTAL

10,550

7,662

5,608

2,709

2,538.97

NEGROS ORIENTAL

3,185

3,026

1,799

961

847.47

NEGROS ORIENTAL

7,265

7,527

3,938

1,725

1,842.88

Lone

10,000

9,730

8,705

3,719

3,862.16

SAMAR (WESTERN SAMAR)

14,100

15,000

13,726

5,431

6,722.68

SAMAR (WESTERN SAMAR)

31,900

29,107

26,867

12,317

13,195.24

Lone

10,000

8,676

8,066

4,648

3,648.85

ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR

59,610

51,443

33,680

11,797

16,127.94

ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR

26,290

24,386

20,957

6,932

10,358.36

ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR

Lone

100

44.10

ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY

25,200

21,729

19,800

7,159

9,418.91

ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY

29,800

19,427

17,163

5,042

8,401.63

BILIRAN

SOUTHERN LEYTE ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA

NORTHERN MINDANAO

DAVAO

LANAO DEL NORTE

4,050

3,490

2,889

1,327

1,318.88

LANAO DEL NORTE

33,790

34,030

29,469

8,434

14,708.42

LANAO DEL NORTE

Lone

160

100

42.05

MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL

7,370

8,007

5,288

3,569

2,014.76

MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL

8,630

9,707

6,629

2,786

2,889.83

MISAMIS ORIENTAL

3,314

4,074

2,565

1,123

1,118.22

MISAMIS ORIENTAL

2,686

1,387

1,127

574

500.37

DAVAO DE ORO

15,680

17,421

16,786

4,510

7,908.09

DAVAO DE ORO

9,320

9,334

8,679

2,514

4,090.71

DAVAO DEL NORTE

17,200

19,290

19,079

6,287

8,919.78

DAVAO DEL NORTE

18,800

19,942

18,737

5,174

8,948.97

Lone

23,000

23,291

22,517

6,678

10,245.24

DAVAO ORIENTAL

4,600

6,390

5,406

1,460

2,473.61

DAVAO ORIENTAL

3,400

4,056

3,672

1,157

1,678.28

Lone

6,400

5,827

5,005

1,569

2,523.05

SOUTH COTABATO

3,700

3,055

1,951

793

958.66

SOUTH COTABATO

89,300

77,406

65,224

20,048

31,325.09

AGUSAN DEL NORTE

12,600

12,733

11,719

4,243

5,742.58

AGUSAN DEL NORTE

8,400

8,777

7,893

2,602

3,758.61

AGUSAN DEL SUR

34,700

35,785

28,259

7,543

13,929.96

AGUSAN DEL SUR

50,300

54,129

46,336

13,580

22,866.21

SURIGAO DEL SUR

27,370

32,869

29,592

11,992

13,855.39

SURIGAO DEL SUR

2,630

2,915

2,903

934

1,422.34

LANAO DEL SUR

8,200

2,500

0.00

MAGUINDANAO

10,970

9,456

7,645

2,767

3,384.17

MAGUINDANAO

34,030

42,255

38,006

14,757

16,983.07

DAVAO DEL SUR

SOCCSKSARGEN

CARAGA

BARMM

SARANGANI

RCEF-SEED

PART I PROGRAM ASPECT 1. What is RCEF Seed Program? The RCEF Seed Program is one of the four component programs of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund created by the Republic Act 11203. This program develops, propagates, and promotes inbred rice seeds to rice farmers, and strengthens and organizes seed grower cooperatives/associations engaged in seed production and trade. The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) is mandated to implement this program.

2. What are the coverage areas of RCEF Seed Program? Starting 2021 WS, the RCEF Seed Program covers 42 provinces as follows: Region Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) Ilocos (Region 1)

Provinces Ifugao, Kalinga Ilocos Sur, La Union

Cagayan Valley (Region 2)

Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino

Central Luzon (Region 3)

Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Pampanga, Zambales

CALABARZON (Region 4A)

Cavite, Laguna, Quezon

Bicol (Region 5)

Albay, Masbate, Sorsogon

Western Visayas (Region 6)

Antique, Aklan, Capiz, Negros Occidental

Central Visayas (Region 7)

Bohol, Negros Oriental

Eastern Visayas (Region 8)

Biliran, Western Samar, Southern Leyte

Zamboanga Peninsula (Region 9)

Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay

Northern Mindanao (Region 10)

Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental

Davao (Region 11)

Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur (including Davao City), Davao Oriental

SOCCSKSARGEN (Region 12) Caraga (Region 13)

Sarangani, South Cotabato Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Sur

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)

Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao

These provinces were selected based on their yield, area harvested, cost of production, and percentage of irrigated area. From 2021 WS, the Department of Agriculture – National Rice Program (DA-NRP) caters the 15 provinces, which were originally covered by the RCEF Seed Program from 2020 to 2021 Dry Season (DS), due to their relatively higher level of CS adoption and better suitability for hybrid rice production. These are: Ilocos Norte, Pangasinan, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Palawan, Camarines Sur, Iloilo, Leyte, Bukidnon, North Cotabato, and Sutan Kudarat.

3. How can a farmer become eligible to receive free certified inbred rice seeds (CS) from RCEF? A farmer can be eligible to receive free certified seeds (CS) from RCEF when he/she has enlisted to the Registry System for Basic Sector in Agriculture (RSBSA), and the farm is located within the 42 provinces covered by RCEF Seed Program. If not yet listed to the RSBSA, a farmer must coordinate with their City/Municipal Agriculture Office (C/MAO). To enlist, the farmer must present: • Valid ID • Proof of landownership • ID picture taken within the last 6 months The farmer must obtain the RSBSA enrollment form from the C/MAO and fill it out. The C/MAFC Chairperson and Barangay Chairperson must sign the accomplished

RCEF-SEED

form. It should be submitted to the C/MAO for assessment and assignment of RSBSA number. The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAG) consolidates the accomplished forms and endorses to the DA-Regional Field Office for encoding in the National Farmer and Fisherfolk Registry System. After registration, the farmer receives the RSBSA stub with control number as a security feature. This is used in claiming seed benefits from the RCEF Seed Program.

4. How many bags of certified seed can a farmer receive? Starting 2021 DS, a farmer-recipient can receive the total CS requirement corresponding to his/her rice area declared in the RSBSA. A farmer can receive 1 bag (20 kg) of CS for every half hectare (0.5ha) or increment thereof. Example: Farm size

Bags (@ 20kg)

Less than or equal to 0.5ha (≤ 0.5ha)

More than 0.5ha to 1ha (>0.5 to 1ha)

More than 1.0ha to 1.5ha (>1.0 to 1.5ha)

More than 1.5ha to 2ha (≥1.5 to 2ha)

and so on…

6. What to bring and present during the seed distribution to get RCEF seeds? A farmer-recipient shall bring his/her RSBSA stub and any valid ID (e.g., voter’s, driver’s license, senior citizen’s) indicating name, address, signature, and own picture. An authorized representative shall bring the RSBSA stub and valid ID of the farmer that he/she is representing, a signed authorization letter, and his/her own valid ID.

7. What is Binhi e-Padala? Binhi e-Padala is a digital technology-aided RCEF Seed distribution. RSBSAregistered farmers with validated mobile phone numbers receive claim code/ voucher through SMS/text message from PhilRice. They use it in claiming RCEF seed from designated pick-up locations of participating seed grower cooperative/ association. In this system, partner-seed grower cooperatives/associations manage the distribution of seeds. They use the Binhi e-Padala mobile application to read codes and process the claim of the farmer-beneficiaries. This method is more convenient for farmers who have access to mobile phones since they are informed earlier of the exact date and location of RCEF seed distribution. Binhi e-Padala is seen as a good alternative that could complement the conventional distribution through LGU partners, which in turn can continuously serve farmers who have no mobile phones. RCEF Binhi e-Padala beneficiaries shall bring claim code sent through SMS, RSBSA stub, and valid ID at the designated pick-up location.

8. What if the seeds I received did not germinate? You may report the incident to the C/MAO or to the nearest PhilRice branch station for validation. PhilRice RCEF staffer with the LGU representative will assess and resolve the issue as soon as possible. Alternatively, you can immediately contact the PhilRice Text Center (0917-111-7423) to report your concern.

9. What is technical briefing and how it is conducted? A technical briefing is a knowledge sharing and learning event where farmers are informed about technologies and additional information on rice crop management to optimize yield. It can be done face to face or through use of audio and video materials. During the pandemic, the C/MAO played video and audio recordings provided by PhilRice during CS distribution. It can be conducted by batch following the minimum health standard protocol of the local IATF, as applicable. Information, Education, and Communication or IEC materials like the Gabay sa Makabagong Pagpapalayan, and Techno Kalendaryo were also distributed to farmers during the said event.

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10. What is the role of LGUs in the RCEF Seed Program? PhilRice recognizes the LGUs particularly its Provincial/Municipal/City Agriculture Offices as partners and prime movers on the ground. The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAG) plays crucial roles in the: • validation of rice producing cities/municipalities, firming-up corresponding seed allocations, and determining planting schedules; • validation, consolidation, and endorsement of Farmer Cooperatives and Associations (FCAs) for accreditation of DA Regional Field Office (DA RFO); • validation and consolidation of list of farmers and their area for final encoding of DA RFO in the RSBSA database; • facilitation of RCEF seed deliveries within the province in compliance with local IATF minimum health protocols; • identification and validation of RCEF PalaySikatan technology demonstration sites, monitoring and data gathering; and • conduct of field day/field walk and farmer’s forum at the techno-demo sites every end of the season. The City/Municipal Agriculture Office performs critical roles in the: • coordination with OPAG in firming-up the CS allocations of the city/ municipality and its corresponding planting schedules; • updating the list of farmers in the RSBSA by facilitating the registry of farmers; • accreditation of FCAs within the city/municipality by endorsing them to the OPAG and the DA RFO; • identification of drop-off points and the schedule for seed delivery; • inspection of RCEF seed delivery to ensure quality and quantity of delivered CS; • dissemination of information on the schedules of seed distribution to farmer-beneficiaries; • distribution of seed to farmer-beneficiaries following the prescribed documentation procedure and minimum health standard protocol; and • provision of temporary storage and assistance in securing the delivered CS until distributed to farmer-beneficiaries or retrieved/transferred to another municipality.

PART II RCEF SEED SUPPLY 1. What are the bases for variety selection and percentage allocation per region? a. The selection of rice variety for distribution under RCEF is based on a set of parameters which include: (a) performance stability in the National Cooperative Test, (b) farmers’ preference, (c) market demand, (d) results of field trials of the DA-IRRI NextGen Project, and (e) outputs of series of consultations with key stakeholders. b. Consultation workshops are conducted involving key sectoral stakeholders to promote a participatory and inclusive process. c. The DA RFOs confirm regional variety recommendations and percentage allocation through a letter to PhilRice.

2. What are the bases for variety selection and percentage allocation per region? PhilRice selects from the masterlist of seed grower cooperatives/associations accredited by the Bureau of Plant Industry-National Seed Quality Control Services (BPI-NSQCS) based on the following criteria: a. Must be registered with Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) or Securities Exchange Commission (SEC); b. Must be fully owned, managed and operated by Filipino citizens; c. Members who will engage in seed production must have an active accreditation from BPI-NSQCS; d. Must have BIR tax clearance/tax exemption and official receipts; e. Must be PhilGEPS (platinum)-registered; f. Must be engaged in seed production in the last three years; g. Must have a physical area within the Philippines for seed production cultivated by the organization and the BPI-NSQCS accredited seed grower-members; h. Must have operational seed post-harvest facilities (e.g., dryer, thresher, seed cleaner-blower, and storage); and

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i. Must have good performance in seed-related transactions in the last two years with DA RFOs and/or other government seed program. PhilRice enters into a Memorandum of Agreement with all eligible seed grower associations/cooperatives based on their commitment to propagate the required volume of certified seeds per variety per season.

PART III PALAYSIKATAN 1. What is PalaySikatan? PalaySikatan is a technology demonstration strategy used by the RCEF Seed Program to showcase among diverse group of farmers and other rice stakeholders the benefits of using certified inbred rice seeds and mechanized farming system. It demonstrates national and regional recommended inbred rice varieties including the corresponding crop management. It also exhibits newly released inbred rice varieties for actual demonstration of its field performance and eventually offer it as farmers option in further increasing their productivity.

2. How are the sites being selected? PhilRice in coordination with DA-RFOs and LGUs (Provincial/Municipal/City), shall prioritize the establishment of techno-demo sites in provinces with low to medium yield, and low farmers’ adoption of certified seeds. A techno-demo site shall be established in close coordination and consultation with the farmerpartners in two selected cities/municipalities of each RCEF target province and maintained for two (2) successive seasons (i.e., one dry season and one wet season) unless found unsuitable to its purpose. After which, the techno-demo site shall be established in two (2) other cities/municipalities within the province In coordination with DA-RFOs and LGUs (Provincial/Municipal/City), PhilRice shall select suitable area for techno-demo on rice production. The site must be within a cluster of rice areas not less than 100 ha where yield is generally less than 5.0 t/ha. The site must be composed of six (6) ha of contiguous rice fields located in highly visible areas and preferably with access road. The area must have a reliable water source and free of adverse conditions (e.g., not a problem-soil, flood prone, drought prone, or with heavy pest infestation outbreak).

3. How are the farmer-partner identified? PhilRice shall coordinate with the City/Municipal Agriculture Office to identify farmer-partners. In this process, proper social mobilization will be employed to cultivate sustainable individual and community involvement. Ideally, there must be around 5-10 farmer-partners per site. They should be members of a farmer organization. Otherwise, they will be assisted through the LGU in joining a farmer organization so they will benefit more in governments’ assistance in any agricultural projects. Each farmer-partner should be cultivating at least 0.25 ha or can enter up to a maximum of 2 ha per site. When a farmer agreed to participate in the PalaySikatan as a cooperator, he/she shall sign a letter of agreement (LOA) with PhilRice. A farmer-partner is expected to plant the assigned variety and follow the recommended field protocol. Equitable resource and services will be properly provided i.e. technical assistance, farm material inputs. He/she will also serve as resource person during the conduct of field day/field walk.

4. What varieties are featured in the PalaySikatan? Each techno-demo site shall feature the three national and two regional recommended varieties promoted under RCEF (e.g., 1 variety per ha). In addition, one to two newly released varieties, as may be recommended by the Next Generation Project, shall be introduced in the techno-demo farm complemented with a location-specific technology package.

5. Does RCEF provide financial assistance for the establishment of sites? PhilRice provides a counterpart financial support to farmer-partner to cover the cost of material inputs such as seed, fertilizer, plant protection and rental of machinery for land preparation and crop establishment. In turn, the farmerpartners provide counterpart funding for other material inputs, crop care and maintenance, and harvesting and threshing.

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PART III TECHNICAL ASPECT 1. What are the recommended rice varieties in every region? Under RCEF, each region can choose at least two from the three national variety recommendations namely: NSIC Rc 222, Rc 216, and Rc 402. In addition, there are three rice varieties recommended per region. Variety recommendation in the Region Region

2021 Wet Season

2022 Dry Season

NSIC Rc 222

NSIC Rc 216

NSIC Rc 402

NSIC Rc 438/400

NSIC Rc 400

NSIC Rc 480

NSIC Rc 222

NSIC Rc 216

NSIC Rc 160

NSIC Rc 358/402

NSIC Rc 358

NSIC Rc 480

NSIC Rc 222

NSIC Rc 216

NSIC Rc 402

NSIC Rc 436

NSIC Rc 480

NSIC Rc 222

NSIC Rc 216/436

NSIC Rc 402

NSIC Rc 160

NSIC Rc 480

NSIC Rc 436

Cordillera Administrative Region

Region 1

Region 2

Region 3

Region Region 4A

2022 Dry Season

NSIC Rc 216

NSIC Rc 402

NSIC Rc 218

NSIC Rc 480

PSB Rc 18

NSIC Rc 222

NSIC Rc 216

NSIC Rc 402

NSIC Rc 438/440

NSIC Rc 438

PSB Rc 10

Region 5

Region 6

NSIC Rc 222

NSIC Rc 216

NSIC Rc 480

PSB Rc 10

PSB Rc 82

NSIC Rc 222

NSIC Rc 216

NSIC Rc 442

PSB Rc 18

NSIC Rc 436/354

NSIC Rc 222

NSIC Rc 216

NSIC Rc 402

NSIC Rc 160

NSIC Rc 480

NSIC Rc 222

NSIC Rc 216

NSIC Rc 402

NSIC Rc 160

NSIC Rc 442

Region 7

Region 8

Region 9

2021 Wet Season

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Region Region 10

Region 11

Region 12

Region 13

BARMM

National recommendation

2021 Wet Season

2022 Dry Season

NSIC Rc 222

NSIC Rc 216

NSIC Rc 402

NSIC Rc 160

PSB Rc 18

NSIC Rc 480

NSIC Rc 216

NSIC Rc 402

NSIC Rc 160

NSIC Rc 436

NSIC Rc 436/442

NSIC Rc 480

NSIC Rc 27

NSIC Rc 18

NSIC Rc 222

NSIC Rc 216

NSIC Rc 226

NSIC Rc 438

NSIC Rc 400

NSIC Rc 440

NSIC Rc 216

NSIC Rc 402

NSIC Rc 160

NSIC Rc 480

NSIC Rc 436/442

PSB Rc 82

NSIC Rc 480

NSIC Rc 222

NSIC Rc 216

NSIC Rc 226

NSIC Rc 160

NSIC Rc 400

NSIC Rc 440

NSIC Rc 222, NSIC Rc 216, NSIC Rc 160

These varieties may change in the succeeding seasons depending on the results of stakeholders’ consultation workshop conducted by PhilRice.

2. What are the crop establishment methods? The common methods of crop establishment are transplanted rice (TPR) and direct seeded rice (DSR). Manual TPR uses 18 to 21 days old seedlings grown by wet-bed method (400m2 seedbed area for 1 hectare). Planting distance is 20 x 20cm between hills at 2-3 seedlings per hill (25 hills/m2). Mechanized TPR uses a rice transplanter machine with 12-14 days old seedlings grown in seed trays or modified dapog system. Planting distance is 30 x 10-15cm. Wet DSR uses pre-germinated seeds, which are broadcasted manually or through use of seed spreader or drum seeder. On the other hand, dry DSR broadcasts or dibbles dry seeds in dry soil.

3. What is the recommended seeding rate per hectare? For high-quality inbred seed (i.e., certified seeds), 40 kg/ha is the recommended seeding rate for transplanted rice and 60-80 kg/ha for direct seeded rice.

4. What to do if the rice seeds are not planted immediately? The viability of CS seeds can be maintained or prolonged when stored in a secure, dry, well aerated, and shaded area. The viability of the seeds commonly declines 90 days after the last seed certification. Stored seeds should be re-dried for at least 4 hours before use to improve its germinability.

5. What will happen if the certified seeds are used repeatedly? Seed purity and vigor decline when used repeatedly because of mixtures and some physical defects of the seeds such us uneven sizes, weight, and color. This results in uneven germination, growth maturity resulting in low yield.

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6. How can the use of certified seeds help increase yield and lower production cost? The use of certified seeds can increase yield by 10% or more because of highseedling vigor, less competition with weeds, uniformity of crop stand, and synchronous maturity. The use of certified seeds with the corresponding integrated crop management enhances water and fertilizer-use efficiency, and promotes healthier crops thus reducing the cost of weed, insect pes, and disease control.

7. Why is it important to do proper land preparation? Proper land preparation includes one plowing and two harrowing within 3 to 4 weeks to soften the soil, to give enough time for drop seeds from previous rice cropping to germinate, and crop residues and weeds to decompose. Another indicator of proper land preparation is a well-levelled field. This facilitates irrigating and draining the field resulting in better weed and snail control, and improves fertilizer efficiency. All these lead to healthy plants with uniform growth and maturity contributing to higher yield and better grain quality.

8. How can proper nutrient management increase yield? Fertilizers are required to supplement the nutrient requirement of the crop in addition to the nutrients from the soil, water, and air. It is important to know the right nutrient element, the right amount of fertilizer to apply, and the right timing of application to increase nutrient uptake efficiency and achieve the target yield. The critical stages for fertilizer application to ensure good growth, uniform panicle development and attainment of the crop’s yield potential are: 1) early vegetative stage (0-14 DAT; 7-10DAS); 2) active tillering stage (25-30 DAT); and 3) early panicle initiation stage (40-45 DAT). Nitrogen (N) promotes rapid growth for increased tiller numbers, plant height, and leaf size, number of panicles, number of spikelets, grain protein content and percent filled spikelets. Apply 30% of the total N requirement at the early vegetative stage and the remaining N at tillering and panicle initiation stages. Sources of N fertilizers are complete (14-14-14), urea (46-0-0), ammonium sulfate (21-0-0), or topdress grade NK fertilizer (17-0-17).

Phosporous (P) promotes vigorous root development, tillering, and flowering and ripening. Apply P at the early vegetative and tillering stages. Sources of P are complete fertilizer, ammonium phosphate (16-20-0), super phosphate (0-18-0). Potassium (K) speeds up root growth and boosts plant vigor, accelerates uptake of other nutrients, improves tolerance to pest and disease infestations, drought and lodging, and increases grain size, weight, and percent filled grains. Apply K at the vegetative and at early panicle initiation stages. Sources of K are complete, muriate of potash (0-0-60), and topdress grade NK fertilizer (17-0-17). For more location-specific fertilizer recommendation, use diagnostic and decision support tools such as Minus One Element Technique (MOET), Rice Crop Manager (RCM), Leaf Color Chart (LCC), and soil analysis to determine the right element, amount and timing of fertilizer application. Apply fertilizer at low water depth (2-5cm) and during the cooler time of the day to avoid N losses.

9. Why use combine harvester? Combine harvester helps lower labor cost compared to manual harvesting and mechanized threshing. It hastens the harvesting activity, reduces postharvest losses, and maintains the quality of harvested grains.

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