date:Apr 12, 2013
the choice of what rice varieties to plant, either hybrids or inbreds, still depends on the farmers themselves, as they will have to consider the suitability of their farm, availability of irrigation, amount of farm inputs and capital, and their level of technology.
To hasten the promotion of hybrids, he urged the private seed companies to make their seeds available at the right time when farmers need them.
He also challenged them and the DA-PhilRice to help farmers attain the 10-5 goal, that