Governor Oaminal boosts agricultural support for over 9,000 rice farmers in MisOcc

 

MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL — Governor Henry S. Oaminal is making a significant impact on local agriculture by ensuring essential assistance reaches rice farmers across the province. His commitment aims to bolster the agricultural sector, providing financial aid and fertilizers to over 9,000 eligible farmers from various cities and towns, including Ozamiz, Plaridel, Conception, Sapang Dalaga, Tudela, Sinacaban, Tangub City, Jimenez, Calamba, Concepcion, Lopez Jaena, Panaon, Clarin, Baliangao, Oroquieta City, Aloran, and Bonifacio.

Governor Oaminal’s initiative includes P5,000 in cash assistance through the Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RFFA) program from the Department of Agriculture and additional complete fertilizers from the provincial government. This support is crucial as farmers prepare for the July to August wet cropping season.

Governor Oaminal emphasized the provincial government's extensive agricultural support, stating, "Ang atong tinguha gikan sa land preparation libre, ang binhi libre gikan sa RCEF. Nag-allocate ta ug P100 million para sa atong fertilizer program, atong gitinguha nga kutob sa mahimo. Sugdan nato karon ang pagbulad ug pag-galing sa inyong produkto libre na, ang provincial government magbuhat ug galingan karon. Kahago nalang atong capital, kakugi nalang kamo mga farmers dili na namo pagastohon."

Highlighting the province's recent agricultural success, Governor Oaminal noted that Misamis Occidental's last harvest season exceeded expectations with an overall yield of 5.3 metric tons per hectare, surpassing the national average of 4.9 metric tons.

"Sa atong inspiration, inspired mi mga provincial official, ang atong mga mayores kay ang atong harvest sa previous season mi surpass ta sa national average yield is only 4.9, although the national target is 5.6 to 6 metric tons, atong miaging harvest season overall nato sa Misamis Occidental is 5.3 metric tons per hectare," he shared.

Department of Agriculture (DA)-10 Regional Executive Director Jose Apollo Y. Pacamalan emphasized the broader significance of this initiative.

"Kini nga kalihokan karon kabahin ni sa malangkubon nga programa base sa marching order sa atong President Bongbong Marcos pinaagi sa atong Secretary Francisco Laurel nga gitagaan ug dakong pagtagad ang tanang mga mag-uuma og suporta labi na tong mag-uuma sa humay."

(This event is part of a comprehensive program based on the directives of President Bongbong Marcos and Secretary Francisco Laurel, prioritizing support for rice farmers to improve their yields, enhance their livelihoods, and reduce rice prices.)

This vital support is distributed to different municipalities and cities, assisting farmers who are not yet registered in accessing their aid and registration cards. It aims to boost crop yields, increase farmer incomes, and drive economic growth. Additionally, the provincial government is providing free farm equipment to reduce production costs for farmers.

The initiative underscores the provincial government's dedication to uplifting the agricultural sector and ensuring food security in Misamis Occidental. (SN/PGMO)

Governor Henry S. Oaminal is making a significant impact on local agriculture by dedicating his weekends to ensuring that essential assistance reaches rice farmers across the province. His commitment aims to provide P5,000 in cash assistance through the RFFA program to 1,685 eligible farmers from various towns, including Tudela, Sinacaban, Tangub City, Plaridel, Jimenez, Calamba, Conception, Lopez Jaena, Panaon, Clarin, Baliangao, Oroquieta City, and Aloran.

Over 1,525 rice farmers in Aloran and Panaon are thrilled as the Misamis Occidental government, under Governor Henry Oaminal, prioritizes agricultural support. The aid package includes P5,000 in financial assistance, a monetary intervention card, and fertilizers, addressing immediate needs and strengthening local agriculture. (SN/PGMO)