PhilRice urges rice farmers to adopt cost-saving practices

MANILA, Philippines — Farmers in certain rice-growing areas are encouraged to adopt cost-saving practices to reduce planting expenses, as rising global input costs continue to impact production costs, the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) said. PhilRice agriculturist Fredierick Saludez said using certified seeds, properly leveling fields, and adopting efficient planting methods could result in savings of