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Initiatives to Improve Farming Community
THE PHILIPPINES - With the farming community now reeling from the regional crisis on the food wheat and grain front, farmers of the 4th district of Laguna were at least optimistic over recommendations for sustainable agricultural programs that were outlined during a rural development forum held in Magdalena, Laguna—the event being one of the many initiatives of Congressman Egay San Luis for the constituents of Laguna, according to the Manila Times.More than 75 farmer group leaders, municipal agriculture officers, farmer cooperative members, and UP Los Baños experts gathered to discuss measures that will improve the economic performance of the district’s agricultural sector. Discussions revolved around various areas of concern, including crop production, agro-processing, and livestock raising.
The forum came up with several recommendations which were presented to Congressman San Luis and special guest Sen. Miguel Zubiri. The recommendations include income enhancement, access to markets, investment in institution building, quality of animal breeds, quality of planting materials, credit facilities, and increased product value.
Senator Zubiri took the opportunity to announce his plan to fund a biodiesel project that will include a jatropa biodiesel plant within the district. He said that goal is to make the 4th district of Laguna the biodiesel capital of the Philippines. Furthermore, he said that this project will help widen sources of income for local residents.
Results of the forum will be studied further at the office of Congressman San Luis, together with UP Los Baños through the project management office of the technical assistance project for the 4th District of Laguna.
View the Manila Times story by clicking here.
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