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RICE COMPETITIVENESS ENHANCEMENT FUND SEED AND EXTENSION PROGRAMS
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Most popular varieties

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NSIC Rc 436

Tubigan 37

2009

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NSIC Rc 480

GSR8

2009

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NSIC Rc 216

Tubigan 14

2009

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NSIC Rc 222

Tubigan 18

2009

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Seed varieties

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Farm Machineries

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    Walk Behind Transplanter

    Ang walk-behind mechanical rice transplanter ay may kakayahan na matamnan ang 1-1.5 ektarya sa isang araw. Ang agwat ng tanim ay 30 sentimetro bawat tudling at 15-17 sentimetro naman kada tundos. Ang mga punla o “seedling mat” ay tinatanim gamit ang seedling trays o ang dapog method. Kung gagamit nito, maaari nang itanim ang punla sa loob ng 14-18 araw na may taas na 12-14 sentimetro. Mangangailangan ito ng 30 – 40 kilong binhi sa isang ektarya.
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    Riding Type Transplanter

    Sa paggamit ng riding-type transplanter, kayang matamnan ang 1.25-2.0 ektarya sa isang araw. Gaya ng walk-behind type, ang agwat ng tanim ng riding-type transplanter ay 30 sentimetro bawat tudling at 15-17 sentimetro naman kada tundos. Ang mga punla o “seedling mat” ay tinatanim gamit ang seedling trays o ang dapog method. Kung gagamit nito, maaari nang itanim ang punla sa loob ng 14-18 araw na may taas na 12-14 sentimetro. Mangangailangan ito ng 30 – 40 kilong binhi sa isang ektarya.
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    Seed Spreader

    Ang seed spreader ay isang motorized knapsack sprayer na namodify upang magsabog ng binhi at pataba. Ito ay magaan at madaling gamitin. Aabot sa 10 kilo ng binhi ang pwedeng ilagay dito kada “loading” at kayang makapagsabog-tanim sa 1.75 ektarya kada araw. Umaabot sa 4 metro ang kayang abutin ng spray nito. Mas pantay-pantay ang pagkasabog ng binhi sa paggamit nito kumpara sa manu-manong pagsasabog-tanim.
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    Drum Seeder

    Ang drum seeder naman ay isa ring kagamitan sa pagsasabog ng binhi sa paraang row seeding. Ang mga hanay ng butas sa drums ay maaaring takpan depende sa seeding rates na gagamitin – 20 kilo hanggang 60 kilo kada ektarya. Ito ay kayang maglaman ng 10 kilo kada loading ng binhi. Sa paggamit nito, kayang taniman ang 1-1.5 ektarya sa isang araw dahil mayroon itong 10 linya o rows na may pagitan na 20 sentimetro bawat linya at magaan gamitin.
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    Precision Seeder

    Ang precision seeder naman ay isang makina na kilala dahil sa pagtatanim nito sa eksaktong distansya at bilang ng binhi na inilalagay nito sa bawat tundos. Meron itong 8 hoppers na kayang maglaman ng 30-40 kilo ng binhi. Ito ay kayang makapagtanim ng 2-3 ektarya sa isang araw. Makasisiguro ka na tama ang distansya bawat butil.
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    Drone Spreader

    Ang drone seeder ay isa sa mga makabagong teknolohiya na ginagamit upang magsabog ng binhi sa palayan. Sa paraang drone seeding, maaaring mataniman ang isang ektarya sa loob ng 30 minuto, lalo na kung maganda ang panahon. Dahil kalkulado nito ang dami at distansya, mas nakasisiguro ang mga magsasaka na makatitipid sila sa binhi. Mas madali din ang trabaho dahil hihintayin na lamang ng magsasaka na matapos ang drone at ang operator nito.
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WHAT TO BRING DURING SEEDS DISTRIBUTION?

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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.

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I AM LOCATED AT XXXXXX, CAN I STILL JOIN?

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Starting 2021 wet season, the RCEF Seed Program covers 42 provinces. If you are located in one of these provinces, you will be able to join.
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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 to 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.

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AM I ELIGIBLE FOR THIS PROGRAM?

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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 Ownership
  • 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 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

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HOW DO I JOIN THIS PROGRAM?

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If the farmer is not yet registered in the RSBSA, he/she must coordinate with their City/Municipal Agriculture Office (C/MAO). The farmer must present the following:
  • Valid ID
  • Proof of land ownership
  • 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 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.

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ARE THE SEEDS FREE?

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YES. The RCEF Seed Program provides free certified inbred seeds to farmer beneficiaries under the Program covered areas.

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HOW MANY BAGS CAN A FARMER CLAIM?

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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.
  • Less than or equal to 0.5ha (< 0.5ha) = 1 bag
  • More than 0.5ha to 1ha (>0.5 to 1ha) = 2 bags
  • More than 1.0ha to 1.5ha (>1.0 to 1.5ha) = 3 bags
  • More than 1.5ha to 2ha (1.5 to 2ha) = 4 bags
  • and so on...
There is no limit in the number of seasons a farmer can receive CS as long as their municipality/province remain as coverage area of the RCEF Seed Program

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WHAT IF THE SEEDS I RECEIVED DID NOT GERMINATE?

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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.

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DOES RCEF SEED COVER FERTILIZER SUPPORT?

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No. As part of the rationalization, the DA-NRP covers the fertilizer support to farmers under the 15 provinces mentioned above.

The RCEF Seed and Extension Programs are components of Republic Act 11203 or Rice Tariffication Law, which allots P10-billion fund every year for the rice farmers. Sponsored by Sen. Cynthia Villar, RCEF is a six-year government initiative to help the farmers improve their competitiveness.

DA-PhilRice, the government's lead agency on rice research and development, leads the RCEF-Seed Program and assists in RESP. With eight stations across the country, its programs and projects are in line with the DA's "Masaganang Ani, Mataas na Kita" battlecry.