Government Special Projects PK-RPC
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BACKGROUND The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) organized the Korean Implementation Survey Team which visited the Philippines on September 11-16, 2005 to work out details of the construction of a Modern Integrated Rice Processing and Milling Complex (RPC) in Aurora Province. The team had series of discussions with the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Provincial Government of Aurora (PGA) with respect to the desirable measures to be undertaken by the Republic Governments of Korea and the Philippines for the successful implementation of the project. As a result of the discussions, representatives of the Republic of Korea, the Department of Agriculture, and the Provincial Government of Aurora signed the Records of Discussion on the 15th day of September 2005 defining the Terms of Reference of the project. The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for project operation was formally signed by and between the PGA and the DA during the groundbreaking ceremony held on March 9, 2006. PROJECT BRIEF Project Title: Construction of Modern Integrated Rice Processing and Milling Complex in the Philippines Total Project Cost : US $ 2.6 million Project Objectives: Contribute to raising the farmers’ income standard by establishing the Modern Integrated Rice Processing and Milling Complex RPC equipped with efficient and affordable drying, milling, and processing facilities of rice in the Province of Aurora to reduce post- harvest losses and to produce high-quality milled rice; Strengthen the relationship and cooperation between the Governments of the Philippines and Korea. Project Description This project involves the establishment of a rice processing complex (RPC) at Barangay Reserva, Baler, Aurora. It is equipped with state-of-the-art post-harvest facilities coupled with scientific mechanized rice production technologies to produce high quality rice. The complex therefore functions as a “One-Stop Service Center” that provides services such as training; leasing of large farming machine; continuous drying, storing and milling; purchasing of wet paddy rice; and selling of high quality milled rice. This grant from the Korean Government includes the construction of RPC; provision of farm equipment and machinery; dispatch of experts to provide technical advice on the implementation of the Project; and technical and managerial training. The details of which are as follows: A. Plant Brief Area : 11,150 sq. m. (100 m x 115.5 m) Building B. Equipment Provided High quality rice facilities PROJECT BENEFITS A. Incentives of farmer cooperatives to enter into contract with RPC:
Total estimated incentive per farmer: Number of farmers directly participating: Total increase in farmers’ income: Annual cash flow available for remittance to LGU: B. Employment/Labor Cost Generation Direct Labor Cost : PhP 3.0 million per year C. Reduction in Post-harvest Losses Reduction of post-harvest losses: Effect of mechanical drying: Increased Milling Recovery: Note: Modern Rice Mill: 65 % milling recovery Total Increase in the price of premium rice per year against ordinary rice: E. Indirect Benefits from RPC - easy access to post-harvest facility in the central towns of Aurora. - assured post-harvest drying facility even during inclement weather condition. - stable farm gate price of paddy rice within the influence area of the RPC. - showcase of post-harvest technology in the Philippines.
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