Agri Chief distributes P91M worth of agri-interventions to Cebu farmers

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Created on Tuesday, 08 December 2020

In a visit to the Lamac Multipurpose Cooperative (LMPC) in Pinamungajan, Cebu, Agriculture Secretary William D. Dar distributed today a total of P91,043,000 worth of agricultural interventions to the different farmers and fishers of the province of Cebu.

"Farmers are the true frontliners during this pandemic because they ensure and provide our food. They are our real heroes," Secretary Dar said.

The interventions given included farm animals, biogas digester, 4WD 90HP tractor with accessories, fiberglass boats, sisal processing center,and cocohub. Indemnity checks and checks for the coconut farmers were also released.

The Secretary expressed his gratitude to the LMPC and emphasized that because of their cooperativism, a lot have been done that enhance the lives of the farmers and fishers.

He went on saying that the partnership of the LGUs and the region contributed to the success of the agriculture undertakings.

Highligthing the event was the launching of the cash and food subsidy program which provides free voucher for the qualified farmers to claim P3,000 cash and P2,000 worth of food for the 25 kilos rice, egg and chicken.

For LMPC, the Secretary distributed a total of P39.5 million worth of agricultural interventions.

The Agri Chief also signed memorandum of agreement for the smoke house and postharvest equipment of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources for the LMPC, establishment of Visayas Coconut Seed Production Center with Philippine Coconut Authority, fibercrop nursery of the Philippine Fiber Industry Authority, and the Buy-back of agricultural produce of the Virginia Farms, Inc. for the LMPC farmers' corn, vegetable and livestock.

Present in the event were Cebu Governor Gwendolyn F. Garcia, Cebu 3rd District Representative Pablo John F. Garcia, Pinamungajan Mayor Glenn F. Baricuatro, and Cebu Provincial Board Member Jimbo Borgonio.


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