Amazing! AlDub’s Faces Imprinted On A Rice Paddy To Promote #RICEponsibleness
In the effort to propagate agricultural awareness, the people behind the FutureRice Program of the Philippine Rice Research Institute, Department of Agriculture thought of a clever way to promote it to the mass.
Cover image via GMA News
Rice is the staple food in the Philippines
However, according to FutureRice's program leader Roger F. Barroga, its production faces serious challenges from the effects of climate change, globalization, increasing population, and dwindling land resources
The Philippines is the 3rd country that is most affected by the world's natural calamities. "About 24 cyclones each year cause destruction of agriculture sector," said Barroga, according to his statement at the Global Forum on Research and Innovation for Health last August 2015.
Image via IRRI
Image via IRRI
Image via IRRI
Hence, the launching of PhilRice farmers' mural made entirely from live rice plants (combination of modern variety, the green, and traditional rice variety, the purple one) showing the faces of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza
"We want to show especially the young generation that agriculture can be quite interesting and rewarding. It has always been our nation's primary industry, one of the backbones of our economy. Working towards maximizing the potentials of our farmers takes a great deal of dedication," said PhilRice's deputy executive director Roger Barroga, according to the FutureRice [website] (http://futurerice.blogspot.com).
Image via Future Rice
For AlDub fans, the rice paddy in the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija has been their favorite hangout place ever since it launched on 15 March
Image via Facebook FutureRice Program
Image via Facebook FutureRice Program
Image via Facebook FutureRice Program
Image via Facebook FutureRice Program
Image via Facebook FutureRice Program
Image via Facebook FutureRice Program
Image via Facebook FutureRice Program
The technique used to create this mural was the anamorphosis principle which was also being used to create 3D street art paintings. Anamorphosis is an effect that shows a certain artwork in a particular angle.
Ryan Agoncillo, Maine Mendoza and AlDub fans were all ecstatic about the mural that they tweeted about it for everyone to see
While agriculture remains to be seen by young people as a non-lucrative career path, PhilRice employs various initiatives to engage the youth in rice farming
Currently, the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) are having a collaborative research with the Food Staples Sufficiency Program (FSSP) to address the issues on food security, environmental protection, climate change and enhancement of global competitiveness
Support our local farmers by booking a visit at the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija! Send a message to their [Facebook page] (https://www.facebook.com/FutureRice/) for inquiries.
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