AROUND P42.7 million worth of agricultural equipment and inputs were distributed to farmers in Ilocos Sur to boost the production of vegetables and other crops.
Distributed by the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office 1 (DA-RFO-1) that has jurisdiction over the Ilocos Region are hand tractors, harvesters, irrigation pumps, certified seeds and garden tools. These were distributed under the DA’s Gulayan sa Paaralan Program.
DA-RFO1 Officer in Charge Executive Director John Pascual said the distribution of the farm equipment was held at the auction market in Candon, Ilocos Sur, on September 21, in partnership with key officials in Ilocos Sur. They were Ilocos Sur 2nd District Rep. Kristine Singson-Meehan, Candon Mayor Eric Singson and Puso ti Agtutubo district coordinator Zachary Singson.
“These interventions are expected to significantly contribute to the local farmers’ productivity, allowing them to adopt modern farming practices, reduce labor costs and improve crop yields,” Pascual said.
The agricultural equipment and inputs distributed were funded by DA banner programs such as the High Value Crops Development Program, National Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture Program, Special Area for Agricultural Development Program, Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture, and the initiatives for rice and corn.
Singson-Meehan said that they are ready to cooperate with the DA in improving the agricultural output of Ilocos Sur.
“We are grateful because the distribution of aid for our farmers here in our province continues. We will continue to work together to develop agriculture in our province,” she added.
Pascual also urged farmer-beneficiaries to maximize the benefits of the equipment and inputs given to them.
“I believe that the continued DA support to enhance agricultural productivity will also ensure the Philippines move closer to its goal of achieving food security,” he added.
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