Republic of the Philippines Region _____ Province of ____ MUNICIPALITY OF ________ ESTABLISHMENT OF A RICE PROCESSING SYSTEM I FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF _________ (Feasibility Study) INTRODUCTION A vital role in achieving the objectives of the RCEF Program Mechanization Component is the establishment and upgrading of appropriate Rice Processing Systems (RPS). Its sub-program aims to meet the government’s objectives in reducing postharvest losses, improving rice quality, and promoting value-adding, thereby addressing the broader goals of increasing farmers’ income, curbing inflation, and achieving rice security. Drying and milling incur the highest postharvest losses at 5.86% and 5.52%, respectively according to PHilMech and PHilRice study. These two operations contribute about 70 percent of the total losses due to inefficient and inadequate dryers and rice mill facilities. With the RPS,...