Nueva Vizcaya Partners with VCCI to Expand AWD Technology for Rice Farming

The provincial government of Nueva Vizcaya has signed an MOU with Verde Carbon Capture Inc. to expand the Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) technology across irrigated rice farms. This initiative aims to enhance rice yields while conserving water over a 10-year roadmap. AWD, supported by the International Rice Research Institute, allows rice fields to dry before re-irrigation, reducing water use and greenhouse gas emissions. The project will initially cover over 1,000 hectares, targeting 5,000 hectares in the current cropping season.

Published Mar 26, 2026

Nueva Vizcaya's provincial government is expanding the Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) Technology Project to enhance rice yields and conserve water. An MOU was signed with Verde Carbon Capture Inc. to implement AWD across irrigated rice farms.

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The 10-year plan aims to cover over 1,000 hectares initially, with a target of over 5,000 hectares this cropping season. AWD helps reduce water use and methane emissions by allowing fields to dry before irrigation.

The project will involve 24 irrigators' associations, benefiting 6,316 farmers. Additionally, the provincial government plans to establish a rice processing center to stabilize prices for farmers.