SeedWorks rice variety tops Ilocos tilt

By Janine Alexis Miguel

Mar 16, 2023 12:04 am

SEEDWORKS Philippines' TH-82 seed variety won in the 15th National Rice Technology Forum (NRTF) held in Ilocos Region (Region 1).

Among the 29 hybrid and inbred rice varieties that took part in the NRTF, the TH-82 came out on top, proving its capability and potential as an alternative for wet-season cropping.

Mario Galicinao, a 60-year-old local farmer, logged the 8.63 tons per hectare average using SeedWorks’ TH-82. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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