00:00President Ferdinand R. Marcus Jr. wants to boost local seed production by involving graduates
00:05from state universities and colleges, or SUCs.
00:09He believes SUCs should focus on research and development, while graduates can manage
00:13seed production, allowing farmers to focus on growing crops.
00:17President Ferdinand R. Marcus Jr. encouraged government agencies to guide students toward
00:21seed production and suggested contracts to ensure a market for SUC-produced seeds.
00:27Ted Chairperson Prospero Dubera noted many SUCs have unused land for seedling production.
00:33President Marcus Jr. emphasized reducing reliance on imported seeds and increasing local production.
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