The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) has urged seed growers in the Bicol region to use quality seeds to help their crops become more climate resilient, which would help increase farmers’ rice yield.

Jonathan Niones, head of PhilRice Genetics Resources Division, encouraged farmers in the recent 2018 Lakbay Palay Dry Season held at PhilRice Bicol, Ligao City, Albay, to increase their production of quality seeds so access to these seeds is improved.

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