Finding the most suitable hybrid rice varieities during dry season, the DA -Ilocos Region, thru its Rice Banner Program and in tandem with the Local Government Unit of Alaminos, Pangasinan, conducted the Provincial Rice Techno Forum at Brgy. Tangcarang, Alaminos City, Pangasinan on January 30, 2025.

Thirteen (13) hybrid rice seed and 13 bio fertilizer companies including the government owned seed producing agency – PhilRice, showcased 33 rice seed varieties and 16 bio-ferrilizer products utilized in the demo.

Participated in by farmers from the first to third districts in Pangasinan, the best varieties were determined using various parameters such as crop stand, panicle formation and reaction to pests.

DA hopes to achieve Rice Sufficiency for the country by improving the productivity of rice farmers in the countryside.