Hybrid Rice Demo Farm Targets 275 Tons in Davao Del Sur Town
The Department of Agriculture in Davao Region (DA-11) said Thursday that during the wet season, about 275 tons of rice will be harvested from a hybrid rice demo farm in Hagonoy town, Davao del Sur.
DA-11 rice program coordinator Evelyn Basa said the project can contribute to the country's 2027 rice production target with a minimum yield of seven tons per hectare.
In Barangay Sinayawan, Basa credited the project to DA-11, the Philippine Rice Board, the Davao del Sur provincial government, and the Hagonoy municipality.
A 35-hectare farm showcases 24 rice varieties and technologies from different seed companies.
Basa said in a statement that the demo farm will serve as an avenue for farmers to observe and learn various technologies on cultural management practices, mechanical ...