Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri has proposed the concept of “rice production zones” (RPZs) to spice up the nation’s rice output.
In a press release launched on Saturday, Zubiri RPZs would additionally assist reduce the nation’s dependence on imported rice.
“In my opinion, we can’t be sure about our meals safety immediately after which be insecure tomorrow due to elements past our management, or simply as a result of our sources of rice imports, comparable to India have grow to be unsure,” stated Zubiri.
“Typhoons Egay and Falcon blew a big hole in our food basket regions in the North. This will surely have an effect on the supply of agricultural products, including rice. The earlier we build our RPZs, the sooner we buffer our rice supply and mitigate the effects of calamities on food security,” added Zubiri.
The Senate President stated he has already mentioned his proposal with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. throughout a dinner hosted by the Chief Executive for members of the Philippine Senate final Wednesday.
Under Rice Production Zones (RPZs), provinces could be grouped into one, and Marcos, as concurrent Secretary of Agriculture, can assign an Undersecretary or Assistant Secretary to deal with a selected RPZ and guarantee their crops attain most effectivity of manufacturing.
These supreme RPZs could be a “good starting point because the bureau maps out all fertile, rich and irrigable lands suitable for crop production, including rice planting.”
The senator additionally pushed for fast turnaround applications for affected farmers in North Luzon for replanting to permit the rapid restoration of rice granaries in typhoon-hit areas.
“Our farmers need help in bouncing back from the adverse effects of Egay and Falcon. Helping our farmers also help the country’s food security cause,” stated Zubiri. —Sherylin Untalan/ VAL, GMA Integrated News
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