New roadmap for rice completed by yearend

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to complete the latest rice industry roadmap by year-end that would outline its current priorities and vision for the sector.

- By JASPER EMMANUEL ARCALAS

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the new rice roadmap, which has been undergoing updates by a technical working group, should be done before the year ends.

Tiu Laurel noted that the latest industry blueprint would capitalize on the previous roadmaps and improve them to adapt to the current needs of the industry.

One of the key details of the new roadmap would be the change in planting seasons as the government targets to implement a three-cropping season a year.