Rice farmer in Bicol records above-average yield

By Conrad M. Cariño

May 28, 2020 12:22 am

A farmer in Region 5 (Bicol) has harvested a record 15.73 metric tons per hectare (MT/ha) of rice that is above the national average of about 4.07 MT/ha.

Genaro Tamon of Magarao, Camarines Sur harvested 15.73 metric tons per hectare of rice by also using the US88 variety of agricultural research firm SeedWorks Philippines Inc. PHOTO FROM SEEDWORKS

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