The lack of post-production/processing facilities especially for small farmers has been one of the most serious problems plaguing the grains industry of the country. Even with the increased yields, small rice/corn farmers remain in poverty because they are forced to sell their poorly processed produce at low prices to traders and millers.
One of the key strategies of the Department of Agriculture thru its Regional Field Office and the Provincial Government of Sorsogon is the Postharvest Mechanization Program that includes Provisions of appropriate drying facilities such as Flat Bed Dryers (FBD), Rice Mill and Constructions of Palay Shed, Multi-Purpose Drying Pavement (MPDP) and Warehouses given/granted to Farmers Associations/Groups, Irrigators Associations and Cooperatives within rice production areas.