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DOST, Thai counterpart meet to expand sci-tech collab


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Published in Science and Technology on Thursday, January 23rd 2025 at 8:02 GMT by pna   Print publication without navigation

  • The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) officials held a scientific visit to Thailand on Wednesday to boost collaboration with the agency's Thai counterpart. "DOST is glad to have Thailand as one of its longstanding partners,

The article from the Philippine News Agency (PNA) discusses the Department of Agriculture's (DA) initiative to enhance the country's rice production through the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF). The DA has allocated P10 billion for the RCEF in 2024, aimed at improving farm mechanization, seed development, credit assistance, and extension services. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. emphasized the importance of these investments to increase rice yield per hectare, reduce production costs, and ultimately lower rice prices for consumers. The RCEF, established under the Rice Tariffication Law, has been instrumental in distributing farming equipment, providing high-quality seeds, and offering financial support to farmers. The article also mentions that the DA is working on expanding irrigation systems and promoting modern farming techniques to further boost productivity.

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[ https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1242504 ]

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