Carranglan, NUEVA ECIJA – The construction of Post-Harvest Facility for Aromatic Pigmented Rice in Brgy.  Brgy. General Luna is nearing the finish of its building as it registered 95 % in its physical accomplishment.

Funded under the Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) the post-harvest facility is seen to meet the local demand for rice in the municipality and nearby areas.

On March 11, 2021, technical officers and engineers from the Regional Project Coordination Office (RPCO 3) and the Project Support Office (PSO) conducted a joint inspection to gauge the current status and progress of the subproject.

I-BUILD Rural Infrastructure Engineer said in a statement that the building will be completed before the end of March this year where part of the warehouse will be used for storing aromatic rice and housing the rice mill equipment.

“The entire project has been in the works for the past months with the majority to fast track the interior and finishing of the facility,” Engr. Guatato added.

As a way to provide better opportunities, the post-harvest facility will strategically facilitate linkage between farmers and rice dealers/traders that is expected to increase profitability.  (MA. REINA LEN G. LUNA, RPCO3 InfoACE)