UPDATES

on the RCEF-FFS
& Projected
Training Targets
KAREN ELOISA T. BARROGA
DA-PhilRice
Legal Bases
RICE COMPETITIVENESS ENHANCEMENT FUND (Rice Fund)… to achieve
rice production competitiveness in the Philippines
[RTL 11203, Sec. 13]

EXTENSION…for teaching skills on rice crop production, modern rice

farming techniques, seed production, farm mechanization, and
knowledge/technology transfer through farm schools nationwide
[RTL 11203, Sec. 13d]

The beneficiaries of the Rice Fund shall be those farmers and farm-
workers, and their dependents listed in the RSBSA
[RTL 11203, Sec. 14]
RCEF-Rice Extension Services Program [RCEF-Extension IG]
Enhanced capability of RCEF beneficiaries in rice and seed production,
mechanization, and other relevant skills to improve competitiveness
and income

1. Improved knowledge, attitudes, skills, and practices of RCEF beneficiaries in

producing more rice at a reduced production cost through training programs,
enterprise development assistance, and communication support services

2. Increased access to modern, science-based farming techniques and other

relevant skills by developing farm schools and strengthening their capacities on
rice knowledge/technology transfer
3. Enabled availment of training programs under RCEF through a scholarship
scheme
RCEF-Rice Extension Services Program Components

1. Training programs, enterprise

development assistance, and comm
support services (PhilRice, PHilMech, 1
ATI, TESDA, including BPI-NSQCS) 3
2. Developing farm schools and
strengthening their capacities on rice
knowledge/technology transfer (ATI,
TESDA)

3. Enabled availment of training programs 2

under RCEF through a scholarship
scheme (TESDA)
Training for Farmers
• Must be RSBSA-listed [preferably, recipients of RCEF
seeds and members of farmer cooperatives and
associations (FCAs)]

• To include farmworkers and their dependents

(spouse or children)

• Under GCQ and MGCQ areas, training courses under

TESDA related to agri qualifications for food
production & processing are now allowed, subject to
compliance w/ minimum health standards and TESDA
guidelines, and in consultation with LGUs

• Under community quarantine, not for those below

21 y/o and those 60 y/o and above
FAO
Training for Farmers
• 2 general kinds of training programs: RCEF-FFS and Other skills upgrading courses
• Through accredited farm schools with rice component -- TESDA-registered FS and
TTIs; ATI LSA/SPA/ESP; SUCs; local uni/colleges offering agri; + other training
providers (e.g., ATI, PhilRice, PHilMech) -- w/ TESDA registered RCEF trainings
• For season-long FFS: on Production of High-quality Inbred Rice, Seed Certification,
and Farm Mechanization
Farm school (FS) – service provider
Farmer field school (FFS) – experiential, ecosystem-based training approach
(considers both scientific + indigenous knowledge)
PalayCheck – rice integrated crop management system (with final analysis
session to understand production problem & know what action to take)
• For other skills upgrading courses: Farm Business Planning, Nutrient and Pest
Management, Manufacture of Farm Implements, Solar Powered Irrigation System
Operation and Maintenance, etc
 RCEF-Farmer Field School (FFS) on
Production of High-Quality Inbred Rice,
Seed Certification, and Farm Mechanization
 Areas/Activities Standard Community Quarantine
Schedule of 14 half-day meetings once a 5 whole day meetings during specific
Meetings week throughout one stages of rice crop and a half-day session
cropping season for the Final Analysis (5.5 days total)
Recommended Schedule
Session 1 - Period of sowing to land prep
Session 2 – Early Tillering Stage
Session 3 –Maximum Tillering Stage
Session 4 – Heading Stage
Session 5 – Pre-harvest
Session 6 (Half-day) – 2 weeks after harvest

Coverage of Topics Basic rice production Basic rice production (PalayCheck System),
(PalayCheck System), Producing own high-quality seeds (with
Producing own high-quality basic seed certification), Farm machinery
seeds, seed certification, Farm operation, Financial management
machinery operation,
Financial management
 Areas/Activities Standard Community Quarantine
Learning Field Area allotted for learning field One set-up of learning field showcasing
per batch – 5000-7500m2 farmers’ practice vs PalayCheck
Breakdown recommendations on identified
▪ At least 200 m2 per variety management problem to be established per
(min of 5 varieties)- 1000m2 batch.
▪ AESA Field -1000m2 ▪ At least 2000m2 for AESA and roguing
▪ Hands-on area for other rice activities
activities – 2500 to 5000m2 ▪ Hands-on area for other rice activities –
2500 to 5000m2
AESA Six (6) sessions Three (3) sessions
Worksheet None ▪ To be given as assignments
Accomplishment ▪ Submission of 4 complete worksheets as
requirement for gradn/provision of TF
Pre/Post Test Ballot box type of exam done during first and last meetings
Knowledge Gain = Post Test Score - Pre Test Score
x 100
Total Points
 Areas/Activities Standard Community Quarantine
Participants • 25 participants per batch • 30 participants per batch (divided into 2
• Rice farmers registered in meeting groups of 15pax each)
the RSBSA • Select/Target farmers who are within a
locality, preferably from within the same
barangay
• Take into account the age, health, and
pre-existing condition of the participants
as per quarantine guidelines
• Depending on the location and situation
in the area, the participant maybe
fetched and ferried to training venue
following government-imposed policies
on vehicle capacity etc

• Willing to share knowledge to fellow farmers.

• Can commit to attend all meeting for one season
 Areas/Activities Standard Community Quarantine
Trainer/Facilitator • 1 trainer/batch = 2,000/day • 1 trainer/batch
@9days
• 5 AESA facilitators (for 5 • 3 AESA facilitators (for 3 groups) for 3
groups) = 5,000 each for 6 AESA sessions
AESA sessions
• Must be a graduate of RSTC or TOT/Refresher course
• With updated knowledge on PalayCheck as certified by PhilRice
• To complement limited number of
meeting days, RCEF-rice specialists
and/or TOT grads, even AEWs within the
area, may be tapped by Farm Schools
(with incentive) to conduct monitoring
of and provide technical assistance to
the farmer participants
Areas/Activities Standard Community Quarantine
• Ensure that all farmers are enrolled in the PhilRice Text Center so
that they can regularly receive technology updates or reminders
related to their FFS participation

• Provide knowledge products to participants

 TARGET

300,000*
RCEF-FFS
farmer-graduates
trained in farm schools
(incldg TESDA commty-based schools)

*Critical mass of farmers who will

lead/help in disseminating yield-
enhancing and cost-reducing rice
production technologies
 High yield (>4 tons/ha) Medium Yield (3-4 tons/ha)
Q1 Q2

Nueva Ecija Lanao del Norte Camarines Sur South Cotabato Aklan
Low Cost

Bukidnon Biliran Leyte Negros Occidental Iloilo

Zamboanga del Sur Bataan Lanao del Sur Albay Cavite
Pampanga Aurora Maguindanao Agusan del Norte Palawan
Isabela Kalinga Masbate Antique Sorsogon Capiz
Misamis Occidental Samar (W Samar) Surigao del Sur

Q3 Q4

North Cotabato Davao Oriental Tarlac Sultan Kudarat Oriental Mindoro

Medium cost

Davao del Sur Quirino Cagayan Agusan Del Sur Sarangani

Davao del Norte Pangasinan Ilocos Sur Compostela Valley Negros Oriental
Southern Leyte La Union Laguna Bohol Ifugao
Bulacan Misamis Oriental Occ Mindoro Quezon
Nueva Vizcaya Zambales
Ilocos Norte Zambo Sibugay
 Overall target: 57 provinces
Farmers: 300,000
Q1 Q2
11 provinces 18 provinces
Area = 1,033,129.27 Area = 1,559,210.00
% share of area = 23% % share of area = 35%
Target share = 10% Target share = 30%
Target no. of farmers = 30,000 Target no. of farmers = 90,000

Y1-2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y1-2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6
10,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 30,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000

Q3 Q4
18 provinces 10 provinces
Area = 1,268, 435.67 Area = 600,355.00
% share of area = 28% % share of area = 13%
Target share = 20% Target share = 40%
Target no. of farmers = 60,000 Target no. of farmers = 120,000

Y1-2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y1-2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6
20,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 40,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Sample Computation:

Ifugao (Yield = 3.65t/ha; PCost = 13.92)

Area harvested: 17,247ha
% share of total Q area: 0.0287
Target no. of farmers = 3,447

Y1-2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6
1,149 575 575 575 575
Existing FS = 3 (Alfonso Lista = 1, Lamut = 2)
 Ifugao targets: farmers

Total Y 1-2 Y 3 Y4 Y5 Y6
3,447 1,149 575 575 575 575

Alfonso Lista
10 municipalities
1. Alfonso Lista Y1-2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6
2. Mayoyao Area 1335
3. Aguinaldo Total target farmers 792
4. Asipulo Target farmers/yr 264 132 132 132 132
5. Lagawe
6. Kiangan FFS batches/yr 13 7 7 7 7
7. Lamut FS existing 1* 2*** 2 2 2
8. Banaue Additional FS needed 1** 0 0 0 0
9. Hungduan *Jacob's Farm
10.Hingyon **assuming max of 6 FFS batches per FS per year (@20pax per batch); TESDA community-based
in the meantime
***assuming 1 new FS is established in Y1-2
Knowledge shared
equals Knowledge 2