All city and municipal officers were present during their monthly meeting held at the Office of the Provicial Agriculturist in Tarlac today.

Among the topics discussed were PRDP projects/sub projects, municipal profile/validation, banner programs (rice, corn, HVCDP, livestock and fisheries) and the distribution of certified and hybrid seeds.

In his message, Regional Technical Operations for Extensions Crispulo Bautista, Jr. challenged the province to improve their current rice production of 4.3 metric tons per hectare. He also introduced the 470-million hybrization program.

“I would like to congratulate the province for contributing to the 2017 production growth of 6% on average yield or 280,000 MT inclemental production.“ said Bautista

The meeting was also attended by DA RFO 3 Operations Chief Benjamin Baltazar, Seed Coordinator Nelson Bautista, Tarlac APCO Fernando Guinto, and Soils Laboratory Chief Josephine dela Cruz.###

Ozanne Ono Allas

Information Officer II