THE Department of Agriculture (DA) is eyeing the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) as a means of producing the staple in a sustainable manner by utilizing less chemical inputs and water, in the process improving soil health.
The DA said in a statement on Sunday that SRI could help address rising input costs and water insufficiency for cultivating rice as the country faces another El Niño weather disturbance.
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