According to Dr. Reynaldo Castro, branch manager of the PhilRice Bicol, most of the research and development projects of PhilRice Bicol lean towards climate change but the scope of all research, training, and development depends on the needs of the farmers.
Ligao City is almost at the center of the region which makes it easier to visit even by the people from the island provinces, said Dr. Castro. Through the initiative of the Congressman Fernando V. Gonzalez and former Ligao City Mayor Linda P. Gonzalez, the PhilRice Bicol Station was established at Ligao City. "I think the key to success to [a] government project is the cooperation and, of course, the support of the local government. And that is present in Ligao," said Dr. Castro.
With the establishment of the new station, we look for more livelihood, business, career, and academic opportunities for farmers, investors, and agricultural students.
The PhilRice Bicol Station was established under the leadership of Secretary Proceso Alcala of the Department of Agriculture, in line with President Noynoy Aquino's agenda on targetting rice self-sufficiency.
The PhilRice Central Experiment Station is located at the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija headed by Dr. Eufemio T. Rasco Jr. Visit the official website of the PhilRice at philrice.gov.ph for more information.
Related Links:
Official website of the Ligao City
Official website of the Philippine Rice Research Institute
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