DA-10, CAgrO pay tribute to Valencia City farmers

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon (PIA)—Recognizing farmers' role and contribution to the development of the agriculture sector, the Department of Agriculture-Northern Mindanao (DA-10) joined the City Government of Valencia in the culmination of its Farmers' Month celebration on October 2022.

Under the theme “Hamon ng Buhay Magsasaka ay Kayang Kaya Basta Tayo ay Sama-sama,” this year’s celebration is especially focused on pushing forward the agriculture industry to ensure long-term sustainability.

Spearheaded by Valencia local government through its city agriculture office, the event honored the hardworking farmers in the locality by opening the field up for fresh and innovative ideas to continue to grow and improve production methods.

Famed as the ‘City of Golden Harvest,’ Valencia is the leading rice producer in Northern Mindanao.

DA-10 Regional Technical Director for Operations Carlota S. Madriaga extended her appreciation to the city government for their untiring support to farmers.

“We, at the Agri department, seek to strengthen the farming community in this city through partnership and effective service delivery. We also urge farmers to cooperate with the implementing sectors for them to be more empowered, financially independent, and productive in their farming,” she said.

Madriaga reported that under the leadership of Regional Executive Director Carlene Collado, the department provided P27.63 million in agriculture projects for the city, including rice and corn seeds, organic fertilizers, forage seeds, livestock, machinery, and infrastructure.

This year, she said, DA has assisted more than 30,000 hectares with 5,855 farmers cultivating more than 11,000 hectares for rice production.

Meanwhile, City Mayor Azucena Huervas thanked the agriculture department for the help.

"As an agri-based city, the local government continues its mission to support the industry by addressing farmers' needs through various programs and services," the mayor said.

Mayor Huervas, Dir. Madriaga and City Agriculturist Connie Dalangan presented the city's nominees for the Provincial Gawad Saka Search for Outstanding Farmers in 2022.

As part of the month-long celebration, the city also hosted a series of seminars on high-value crop production; rice, corn, and livestock production; as well as balanced fertilization. (DA-10/PIA 10-Bukidnon)

DA-10 Regional Technical Director for Operations Carlota S. Madriaga conveys her appreciation to the City Government of Valencia for its untiring support to farmers. (DA-10)


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