Asenso Rice Farmers Full Assistance program empowers Misamisnon Farmers from land preparation to post-harvest

MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL — The Provincial Government of Misamis Occidental, under the leadership of Governor Henry S. Oaminal, has extended full support to 14,018 validated farmers across the province, covering a total of 4,997.37 hectares of farmland. Through the Asenso Rice Farmers Full Assistance (ARFFA) Program, the province provides farmers with free tractors funded locally, in partnership with PhilMech. Under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Program, the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) distributed certified inbred rice seeds to ensure access to high-quality planting materials. To guarantee complete support for every hectare, the provincial government also augmented the fertilizer allocations provided by the Department of Agriculture (DA). On the post-harvest side, the provincial government buys rice directly from farmers at ₱2 higher per kilo compared to traders’ prices, ensuring fair income for producers. Free rice milling services are likewis...