DA implements HYTA project in Zambo. Norte
By Grace
O.Montallana
DIPOLOG
CITY, Jan. 20 (PIA) – The Department of Agriculture (DA)-9 has implemented High
Yielding Technology Adoption (HYTA) project in Zamboanga del Norte, which aims
to increase rice production in the area.
Under the program, higher rice production targets can be
achieved by planting high yielding varieties such as hybrid rice and certified
inbred seeds.
HYTA also promotes “Super Green Rice,” which is said to endure dry spell and bad weather such as storms and hurricanes according to a study conducted by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in the country for about two year.
The project has been piloted in Siocon town and other municipalities in the province.
Meanwhile, a meeting with Muncipal Agricultural Officers (MAOs),
provincial rice coordinator, provincial rice report officer and other
representatives has been called by the
DA recently to evaluate and assess the farmers’ associations adopting said
project and to discuss the common problems they have encountered in relation to
the implementation of the project.
