Inauguration of the Rice Processing System (RPS) II Facility and Turnover of Farm Machinery

Описание: Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
June 30, 2025


Underscoring the Administration’s commitment to advancing the country’s agricultural sector and improving the livelihood of Filipino farmers, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the inauguration of the Rice Processing System (RPS) II Facility and turnover of various farm machinery at the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija.

During the program, the President toured the RPS II Facility, which includes a multi-stage rice mill with a processing capacity of two (2) to (3) tons per hour. The facility is equipped with advanced components such as a pre-cleaner, de-stoner, huller, mist polisher, length grader, color sorter, blending tank, automatic packing machine, rice hull bin, dust collection system and an air-conditioned control room.

It also features two (2) stainless steel recirculating dryers, each capable of handling 12 tons per batch, along with a generator set, tools and other essential accessories.

As Nueva Ecija is widely recognized as the Rice Granary of the Philippines, the establishment of this facility is expected to benefit nearly 6,000 farmers cultivating a total of 9,200 hectares in the Science City of Muñoz.

Additionally, farm machinery worth over PhP31 million is being distributed to 17 farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCAs). These include one (1) four-wheel tractor with complete implements, 16 rice combine harvesters (RCHs) and one (1) handy cultivator.

Today’s milestone event aims to generate broader benefits for the country’s agricultural development, including the advancement of the local agricultural machinery industry, the creation of rural employment opportunities, the promotion of mechanization technologies, improved crop productivity and an increase in farmers’ incomes.

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