PBBM agrees adoption of hybrid rice technology
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has agreed to adopt hybrid rice as a better alternative to the inbred variety for increased crop production. This was after the President met with SL Agritech Corporation (SLAC), represented by its chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) Henry Lim Bon Liong, and farmers from Central Luzon to address the
SL Agritech highlights modernization in local agri-sector, showcases innovative products at Agrilink 2022
A champion for modernization of Philippine agriculture, SL Agritech Corporation participated in this year’s Agrilink last October 6-8, 2022 at the World Trade Center Manila. The company showcased their high-yielding hybrid seed varieties – SL Super Hybrid Rice Seeds – and premium packaged rice products – Dona Maria Premium Quality Rice and Willy Farms Rice
SL Agritech promotes hybrid rice technology
SL Agritech, a Filipino company engaged in the research, development, production, and distribution of hybrid rice seed and premium quality rice, strengthens its advocacy on helping the Philippines achieve food security by showcasing hybrid seed technology across farming communities locally and internationally. “As a company highly engaged in the research and development of hybrid seed
SL Agritech to raise P2 billion from corporate note issuance
Philstar Global by Catherine Talavera Hybrid rice producer SL Agritech Corp. (SLAC) is set to raise up to P2 billion from the issuance of corporate notes, which aim to support the company’s continued expansion and other projects with socio-economic benefits. In a recent investors’ briefing, the company said the social finance instrument would support its
SL Agritech signs seed production deal with Bangladesh
Manila Standard by Othel V. Campos SL Agritech Corp. (SLAC) and the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corp.(BADC) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on SL-8H F1 seed production, which further strengthens agriculture technology development between the Philippines and Bangladesh. SLAC president and chairman Henry Lim Bon Liong said the renewed partnership comes in an opportune time
SL Agritech names next generation of officials
AGRICULTURAL firm SL Agritech Corp. introduced its next generation of officials as part of efforts to help the Philippines achieve rice self-sufficiency. In a statement on Tuesday, SL Agritech said Michelle Lim-Gankee serves as executive vice- president (EVP) and is in charge of the company as a whole. According to the company, Ms. Lim-Gankee is
Hybrid rice
Hybrid rice, says the woman at the helm of SL Agritech Corp., is one of the solutions in addressing the issue of food security in the country. I sat down recently with SL Agritech senior vice-president Michelle Lim-Gankee for a virtual interview and I learned a lot about hybrid rice, her leadership, and her childhood
SL Agritech to raise P4 B from commercial papers
SL Agritech Corporation (SLAC), a leading producer of hybrid rice seeds and premium rice in the Philippines, is planning to raise up to P4 billion from the issuance of commercial papers. In relation to the planned issuance, SL Agritech was assigned an issuer credit rating of PRS Aa (corp.), with a Stable Outlook, by Philippine
SL Agritech pushes hybrid rice research to boost production
Published July 15, 2022 | 12:01 am by Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson SL AGRITECH Corp. is ramping up efforts to enhance hybrid rice technology in the country to further boost production and provide more income for farmers. “Our team is committed to pioneering research and development initiatives with the hope to continuously discover high-yielding rice
The Rise of Rice
BUSINESS WORLD HENRY LIM BON LIONG believes that one seed has the power to uplift the nation. He claims that it only took one seed for him to disrupt the agriculture industry in the Philippines and, in the process, transform the lives of millions of Filipinos. With a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University
