MOA on breeding, dairy station signed
KABANKALAN CITY -- A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for putting up a breeding and dairy station in Kabankalan City was signed during the Charter Day program at the public plaza recently.
Present were Gov. Isidro Zayco, Mayor Pedro Zayco, Vice Mayor Delia Anacan, Dr. Freddie Maningo, president of the Negros State College of Agriculture and the city councilors.
The establishment of the center aims to boost the livestock and poultry industry in the southern part of Negros Occidental and to augment the supply of fresh milk.
The province will give a P2 million counterpart in this project besides the stocks which include cattle, carabaos, goats, pigs and chickens, said Dr. Leo Oquias, city veterinarian.
Kabankalan City will establish a modern breeding and dairy center in a 5-hectare area in NSCA compound where its students have access to learn skills and techniques in the upgrading of native animals in the city and nearby LGUs.
This center will also become a training ground for farmers and students to equip themselves with the latest technology needed for their employment in the future.
Helping facilitate this project are Board Member Adolfo Mangao, Sr., SP members Raul Rivera and Ricardo Regalia. (Eddie Yap)