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DAY 3: Pan-Asia Farmers' Exchange Program in the Philippines

Here's a sneak peek into some of the activities wherein experts spoke about the overview of the Plant Breeding and Biotechnology Division at the program which has participants from various corners of Asia. The prime aim behind this program is to share about the Philippines Rice Research Institute's national rice program, regarding which the participants were taken to the Rice Science Museum. “We got to learn a lot,” says MC Dominic, Founder, and Editor in Chief, Krishi Jagran and Agriculture World, who’s attending the program in the Philippines and got to interact with various other delegates from other Asian countries. A field trip to Future Rice Farm, a golden rice field, was also organized for all the participants.

Updated on: 13 October, 2022 10:17 PM IST By: Reporting From The Philippines

A VISIT TO GOLDEN RICE FIELD: It was a packed day with various interesting and learning activities. One such excursion was a fun-filled visit to Future Rice Farm, a golden rice field, where all the participants were spotted enjoying the field day out! Take a look at some of the pics below, shared with Krishi Jagran by its Editor-in-Chief, MC Dominic, who’s attending and making the most of this event.

A fun visit to the Future Rice Farm, a golden rice field, was organized on the 3rd day of Pan-Asia Farmers' Exchange Program
M C Dominic, Editor-in-Chief, Krishi Jagran, visits the Future Rice Farm
M C Dominic with other participants from all around Asia
From eminent speakers sharing their thoughts on Plant Breeding and Biotechnology Division to participants getting the opportunity to visit the golden rice field, the 3rd day of the program ended with a huge success.
16th Edition of Pan-Asia Farmers' Exchange Program happening in Philippines started its 3rd Day under the theme "Plant Breeding and Biotechnology Division"
Dr. Roel Suralta, Centre Director, DA-CBC, presenting the welcome speech at the 16th Edition of Pan-Asia Farmers' Exchange Program
Briefing about golden rice, Dr. Ronan Zagado, Lead, Golden Rice Program at the 16th Pan-Asia Farmers' Exchange Program
Dr. Oliver Manangkil, Chief Science Research Specialist, DA-PhilRice, gave an overview of Plant Breeding and Biotechnology Division during the 16th Pan-Asia Farmers' Exchange Program
Mallika Verma, Director of Government Affairs, Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII), was one of the participant present at the 16th Edition of Pan-Asia Farmer's Exchange Program
DAY 3 of ‘FX Program’: A visit to Rice Museum
On the 3rd day of the Pan-Asia Farmers Exchange Program, the participants were taken on the Rice Science Museum tour.
Participants were shown different rice-based products displayed at the Rice Museum
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