LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 1288

: The main objective of the Maisagana program is to achieve self-sufficiency and exports in feedgrains within the next two years.
: The specific corn variety highlighted is IPB Var 1, a highly-yielding open-pollinated corn variety.
: The Bureau of Plant Industry under the Ministry of Agriculture is tasked with establishing the procurement and distribution network.
: The Bureau of Plant Industry is responsible for the production of foundation and registered IPB seeds, maintaining strict quality control for certified seeds, procuring certified seeds from accredited producers, and distributing and selling these seeds to farmer cooperators in the Maisagana program.
: The Ministry of Budget and Management is ordered to release P10,000,000.00 to the Bureau of Plant Industry from the Special Activities Fund for the procurement and distribution of certified corn seeds.
: The source of funds is the Special Activities Fund from the Office of the President.
: Yes, accredited private corn seed producers willing to supply quality IPB Var 1 seeds are involved, though they lack the distribution network which the program aims to provide.
: Maintaining strict quality control ensures high germination rates and the overall success of the Maisagana program by providing farmers with quality seeds.
: The letter was issued in the City of Manila on February 11, 1983.