'Abonong Swak' campaign launched

By Eireene Jairee Gomez

May 12, 2022 12:01 am

THE Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) has rolled out its 'Abonong Swak' campaign to help farmers cope with the hurdles in rice cultivation amid the rising prices of inputs, particularly fertilizer and fuel.

Department of Agriculture deputy spokesman Dr. Rodolfo Estigoy said the Abonong Swak campaign supports the agency's Balanced Fertilization Strategy, highlighting the importance of combining organic and inorganic fertilizer to reduce production costs while ensuring yield.

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