Central Philippines State University conducted two rice planting method demonstrations using the university’s newly acquired rice transplanter, and agricultural drone, morning of May 10, 2024 at the university’s rice paddies.
The rice transplanter demonstrated its capability of loading six mat-type rice nurseries and transplanting the seedlings into six rows on one passing through the paddy field while the agricultural drone demonstrated its capacity of dispersing seeds over paddies in one flight.
The field demonstration was overseen by College of Agriculture and Forestry Dean Dr. Hanzel L. Pedrosa and Production and Enterprise Development Office Director Dr. Maryvic P. Pedrosa, and was conducted by the PEDO staff and CAF faculty.
CAF students witnessed the demonstration of CPSU’s agricultural machinery—observing the capabilities of new technologies in improving agricultural practices especially in addressing surfacing issues like the lack of manpower and reduced field-time of farmers due to the rising temperatures in the country.
Alongside the students, the university’s office heads and staff also observed the said demonstration.