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DAR names Ilocos Norte as Rice Achiever Awardee anew

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A rice farm in Vintar, Ilocos Norte (PGIN photo)
By Jennifer T. Pambid
PGIN-CMO

For the third time, Ilocos Norte is cited by the Department of Agriculture as one of the Agri-Pinoy Rice Achiever Awardees in the entire country for achieving rice sufficiency for the year 2015.

According to Dr. Luz Tabora, provincial rice program coordinator, Ilocos Norte’s rice production increased by 2.16% in 2015 compared to 2014.

She added that the province’s surplus production improved by 4.82% from 165.27% in 2014 to 173.23% in 2015.

Ms. Tabora disclosed that the Ilocos Norte government (PGIN) will receive a cash prize worth PHP4 million pesos which will be used to fund agricultural programs in order to further help Ilocano farmers.

Ilocos Norte Governor Maria Imelda “Imee” R. Marcos received the award during the Agri-Pinoy Achievers Awarding Ceremony on April 19-21, 2016 in Manila.

A total of 15 Ilocanos, led by provincial agriculture officer. Norma Lagmay and Ms. Tabora, will also be awarded for their significant contribution in attaining rice sufficiency in the province.

Launched on 2011, the Agri-Pinoy Rice Achievers Awards aims to encourage the full support and participation of Local Government Units, Irrigators’ Associations, Small Water Impounding Systems Associations and Agricultural Extension Workers as well as to recognize their efforts and contribution in prioritizing rice-related projects, using quality seeds and appropriate technologies for attaining high rice sufficiency in the Philippines.

Through the PGIN’s flagship agriculture program dubbed “Paspas Dur-as Biag ti Away!” (rapid development in the rural areas), Ms. Marcos continues to enhance the quality of agriculture in Ilocos Norte by providing support to Ilocano farmers and improving farming practices across the province.


It prioritizes climate change mitigation by promoting hybrid seeds, distributing agricultural equipment to farmers and improving agricultural infrastructure.
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