๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ | Govโt greenlights TAUโs rice seed production initiative
The Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) has achieved another significant step to attaining SMART agriculture by securing accreditation from the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) to produce inbred rice seeds. The certification, granted through the National Seed Quality Control Services, is valid from 8 May 2025 to 8 May 2028.
Leading this groundbreaking initiative are TAU President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson, Business and Auxiliary Services (BAS) Director Dr. Jay-ar A. De Mayo, and Chief of Crop Production/ Rice Production Project In-charge Mr. Christian D. Robillos.
โThis certification is a testament to our collective efforts to champion Zero Hunger and agricultural and rural development,โ Dr. Salunson said. โBy becoming a hub for certified inbred rice seeds production, we are not only enhancing food production but also providing farmers with reliable, high-yielding varieties that can empower farming communities.โ