P56-M farm machinery from gov’t to boost production of MisOcc farmers

 


Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental —In a bid to boost crop production in Misamis Occidental, the Department of Agriculture (DA)-10, the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech), and the Misamis Occidental LGU turned over approximately P56 million worth of farm equipment to local government units (LGUs) in the province during a distribution ceremony held at the Asenso Misamis Occidental Sports and Cultural Center on Friday, June 14.

The recipients of seven units of 4-wheel tractors include Aloran, Baliangao, Jimenez, Plaridel, Clarin, Oroquieta City, and the PGMO. Additionally, Oroquieta City received a unit of a combined harvester to support the local rice farmers.

“This initiative is possible due to the strong support and leadership of President Bongbong Marcos and Secretary Francisco Laurel,” said DA-10 Director Jose Apollo Pacamalan.

Pacamalan expressed gratitude to Senator Cynthia Villar and her family for their unwavering support of the RCEF mechanization budget. He urged the farmer-beneficiaries to take good care of the machinery to ensure they can continue to improve their farming practices, increase yields, and enhance their livelihoods. He also praised Governor Henry Oaminal for his dedicated leadership, which has significantly benefited the farmers of Misamis Occidental.

The program will also provide around 8,000 to 9,000 sacks of inbred and hybrid rice seeds to farmers with rice fields in the province. The hybrid rice seeds have already been delivered to municipalities and are ready for distribution to farmers. Pacamalan emphasized the urgency of distributing the seeds, especially corn seeds, by June to ensure they are planted on time and utilized effectively by farmers.

Governor Henry S. Oaminal thanked President Bongbong Marcos, Senator Cynthia Villar, and the DA for their support, highlighting the importance of making the agricultural sector competitive to boost food production. He reported that the province annually allocates P100 million to purchase fertilizers, supplementing those provided by the Department of Agriculture, to address the farmers’ needs.

“We have not incurred debt; we have managed to secure funds for this program. This demonstrates how we manage the provincial funds effectively. Despite having a limited budget, we have made significant progress due to prioritizing essential programs,” Oaminal said.

The distribution of machinery under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund Mechanization Program aims to promote and implement suitable agricultural mechanization to increase productivity and efficiency among farmers, resulting in higher income and improved quality of life. (SN/PGMO)



Farm Machinery Turnover: Governor Henry S. Oaminal, along with DA-10 and PhilMech representatives, during the turnover ceremony of P56 million worth of farm machinery to various LGUs in Misamis Occidental. (SN/PGMO)




LGUs from Misamis Occidental receive the new 4-wheel tractors and combined harvester, aimed at enhancing the farmer's agricultural productivity and efficiency.



The distribution of machinery was made possible by the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund Mechanization Program which aims to promote and implement suitable and proper agricultural mechanization to increase the productivity and efficiency of the farmers. (SN/PGMO)






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