DA grants Davao P17.5-M farm tractors, agri projects; supports corn exports

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Created on Wednesday, 03 October 2012 Published Date

Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala (middle) leads the turnover of farm tractors (background and inset) that form part of a P17.5-million assistance to Davao farmers’ groups and local government units, during the recent 8th National Corn Congress in Davao City. He represented and read the message of President Benigno S. Aquino III at the congress, attended by 1,000 corn farmers, industry stakeholders belonging to the National Corn Board and Philippine Maize Federation, Inc. (PhilMaize), and local government officials. The DA chief acted favorably on several resolutions, including export of the country’s surplus corn production. He also raffled off P12.8-million worth of farm equipment and corn seeds to lucky participants, composed mainly of regional corn farmers’ groups and cooperatives. Among those shown (from left) are: Davao Oriental provincial agriculturist Raymundo Curameng; Dante Caubang representing Rep. Nelson Dayanghirang; Manay, Davao Oriental municipal agriculturist Belinda Macadagat; PhilMaize chairman emeritus Roderico Bioco; and DA assistant secretary and national corn program coordinator Edilberto de Luna. (Photo by Alan Jay Jacalan, DA Information Service)

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