DOST-XI conducts iRice Orientation for Supplementary Feeding under EPAHP Program in Davao del Norte
DAVAO DEL NORTE – The Department of Science and Technology Regional Office XI (DOST-XI) through its Provincial Science and Technology Center in Davao del Norte (PSTC DN) conducted an orientation on the Developed Iron-Fortified Rice (iRice) technology of the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-FNRI) last 5 August 2021 at the PCU Building, Tagum City, Davao del Norte.
This initiative was done in partnership with the National Irrigation Administration - Davao del Norte Irrigation Management Office (NIA DDN IMO).
Experts from DOST-FNRI virtually presented the iRice technology and the process for technology adoption to the officers of Davao Del Norte District 1 And District 2 Federation of Irrigators Association (DDNFIA), Inc. The said orientation is part of the implementing activities under the agreement between the Department of Social Welfare and Development, NIA and DDNFIA, Inc. under the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) Program. In the agreement, DDNFIA, Inc. will supply the Iron-Fortified Rice to be used for the Supplementary Feeding Program of DSWD in the Province of Davao del Norte. (DOST XI S&T Information and Promotion)
