Higher budget eyed for rice intensification program

By Janine Alexis Miguel

Oct 31, 2023 12:26 am

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking a higher budget for the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) initiative so it can be upscaled in the Philippines.

Agriculture Undersecretary for Rice Industry Development Leocadio Sebastian said that the SRI program of the DA has an approved budget of P250 million for its implementation.

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