SEED DISTRIBUTION. Representatives from two seed cooperatives involved in rice seeds distributions in Caraga Region were gathered by the Philippine Rice Institute Agusan (PhilRice-Agusan) on Monday (Nov. 29, 2021) to assess and improve the rice seeds distribution schemes in the region. The agency has been providing free certified inbred rice seeds to farmers in the region through its Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Seed Program. (Photo courtesy of PhilRice-Agusan) BUTUAN CITY - The Philippine Rice Institute (PhilRice) in Agusan that covers the entire Caraga Region convened on Monday representatives from two seed cooperatives involved in recent rice seeds distribution in the area. In a statement, the PhilRice-Agusan said the coordination meeting was facilitated to assess and review the rice seed deliveries in the region during the past months. "The coordination meeting on Monday was also aimed to improve the delivery issues and concerns in the region," PhilRice-Ag