Core Programs & Services
- Research and Development:
- Conduct Rice Research Study under the Philippine Rice Information System (PRISM).
- Applied Research on field utilization and multi-location trials of Carrageenan as a growth promoter and pest/disease resistance inducer in Zamboanga del Sur.
- Survey and early warning of Cassava Arthropod Pests & Disease in Zamboanga del Sur.
- Biocontrol Agent Production & Field Distribution: Mass production and free dispersal of biological agents to manage crop infestations:
- Trichogramma evanescens
- Trichogramma japonicum
- Metarhizium anisopliae
- Chilocorus nigrita & Telsimia nitida
- Rice Seed Production: Production of high-quality seeds for distribution.
- Field Verification & Validation: Assessment of pest damage to eight major crops across Region IX.
- Farmers Training & Awareness: Educating farming communities on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and crop disease control.
Service Location
Regional Crop Protection Center (RCPC)
DA Satellite Office, General Vicente Alvarez Street, Zamboanga City, Region IX
Office Hours:
Mon – Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Telefax:
(062) 991-3188
Email:
rfo9@mail.da.gov.ph
For detailed step-by-step procedures, requirements, and processing times, view our Citizen’s Charter.