September 18, 2024-The Local Chief Executive, Hon. Antonio V. Mariano together with the Municipal Vice Mayor, Hon. Rhonel Allan M. Coloma, followed by Sangunian Bayan Member, Hon. Julius J. Casco, and PCMS Leonardo Battulayan, attended the field day activity of the 0.5 hectare hybrid rice technology demonstration on varietal trial yesterday at Brgy. Ferdinand, Marcos, Ilocos Norte.

The technology demonstration was headed by Mrs. Generosa Rucille E. Rasalan, Municipal Agriculturist. The recent field showcased the latest advancement on hybrid rice technology, attracting the farmers to eager explore new varietal trials- SL- 39H, LP 534, and Jackpot 102. This was the very first time technology demonstration in the said barangay, said Mrs. Rasalan.

β€œThis technology demonstration of the 0.5 hectare hybrid rice on varietal trial is important to you farmers, for you to have the knowledge on using the proper application of these varieties in new technology, it is exciting about the potential to boost our harvests and improve our livelihood” – Hon. Antonio V. Mariano

The field day was open by almost 90 farmers from Brgy. Ferdinand, Marcos, Ilocos Norte, headed by Mr. Wilbour F. Manuel, Zanjera President, Mr. Florencio Manuel, Farmer Cooperator, and Barangay Chairman, Mr. Edison Basug.