DA 6 serves 321 Aklan farmers during caravan of gov’t services
The Department of Agriculture RFU 6 has served a total of 321 Aklan farmers during the caravan of government services lead by the office of the ombudsman – Visayas.
The DA provided technical consultation on four banner commodities namely rice, corn, high value commercial crops and livestock. A majority of the Aklan farmers inquired on DA’s FIELDS program intervention.
The FIELDS program focuses on fertilizer, irrigation, education and extension, loans and agricultural credits, dryers and postharvest facilities and seeds or stocks.
As part of the DA 6 commitment to provide quality service to the Aklanons, Engr. Remelyn R. Recoter, regional technical director for operations turned over to Governor Carlito Marquez P1.4 million intended for farm to market roads (FMR) in the municipalities of Banga and Numancia, Aklan.
Director Recoter said that the amount represent the 15% first trance releases of the total amount of P10.5 million intended for the construction, rehabilitation and regravelling of various FMRs in the two municipalities.
Some Aklan farmers consulted on prevailing pest and diseases occurrence in their respective fields and on location specific interventions of the DA in the province.
Meanwhile, the livestock division has vaccinated anti-rabies vaccine to a total of 18 dogs and has provided 36 free consultation and distribution of IEC materials to 35 livestock raisers and dog owners.
The high value commercial crops program also distributed assorted vegetable seeds to 117 farmers. The beneficiaries were also given technical assistance on how to grow “Pinakbet” vegetables and were advised to intensify backyard gardening to improve nutritional status of their families.
The DA 6 contingent during the caravan of government services was composed of specialist in rice, corn, HVCC, livestock, climate change, soil fertility, farmers organization, agricultural information, and pest and diseases control. (JEEO/RAFID 6)