MMSU, agribusiness firms team up to boost Ilocos Norte corn production
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Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) has partnered with seven agribusiness companies to improve corn production in Ilocos Norte through joint research, technology demonstrations and farmer training.
MMSU and the companies signed a memorandum of agreement 18 August for a project focused on improving productivity through academe-industry collaboration in corn production and management.
The partnership will establish a technology demonstration area and support research and extension activities for corn farmers, agricultural development workers, students and teachers in the province.
The industry partners are Corteva Agriscience Philippines Inc., Advanta Seeds Philippines Inc., Bayer Crop Science Inc., Syngenta Philippines Inc., CP Seeds Philippines Corp., East-West Seed Co. Inc. and Enviro Scope Synergy Inc.
The project will also include training and technology promotion activities to introduce farmers to science-based production and management practices.
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