Agri-Innovation Workshop: Commercial Development of Rice-Based Value-Added Products

This program focuses on diversifying the uses of rice beyond staple consumption. It covers the production of value-added goods like specialty flours, noodles, rice-based snacks, and beverages, emphasizing food science, quality control, and scalable production. Impact: It creates new revenue streams for rice farmers and processors, reduces reliance on basic commodity sales, and fosters agri-processing micro-enterprises that utilize local produce efficiently.