May 28, 2021 EMPHASIZING its importance to the development of the local agro-fishery industry, the top official of the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) is pushing for the creation of the Provincial-led Agriculture and Fisheries Extension System (Pafes) in the province.
Provincial Veterinarian Renante Decena, who spoke at the PVO’s consultative meeting with the Department of Agriculture (DA) and Poultry and Livestock Association in Negros Occidental (Plano) at Nature’s Village Resort in Talisay City on Wednesday, said the establishment of such an extension system in the provinces is in collaboration with the DA.
Pafes aims to strengthen the extension services in the agriculture sector in preparation for the devolution of functions once the Mandanas Ruling will be implemented in 2022.
Negros Oriental chosen as model for agri extension project
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DA strengthens agri extension services through PAFES
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The Department of Agriculture has chosen Sarangani province as pilot area for Soccsksargen Region in the new nationwide collaborative program called Provincial-led Agriculture and Fishery Extension System (PAFES), with a P 226 Million funding from the national government for marginalized farmers and fisherfolk.
Agriculture Secretary William Dar and Sarangani governor Steve Chiongbian Solon with DA regional director Arlan Mangelen, Mindanao State University- Gen Santos City Campus, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, and Sarangani League of Mayors president Mayor Tessa Constantino led the ceremonial signing. Also present during the ceremony is South Cotabato Congresswoman Shirlyn Banas-Nograles.