Shown in photo is the distribution of fertilizers to the different typhoon-stricken local government units in Northeastern Mindanao. (Photo courtesy of DA 13 PIO Chief Emmylou T. Presilda via Mike U. Crismundo/Manila Bulletin) BUTUAN CITY – In an effort to sustain their rehabilitation effort on typ
Published January 29, 2021, 5:00 PM
The Department of Agriculture (DA) allocated P161 million of agriculture interventions to rice farmers in Caraga region for CY 2021.
DA 13 Regional Technical Director (RTD) for Operations Rebecca R. Atega said that the bulk of intervention for this year is dedicated to the non-Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) provinces – Surigao del Norte and Province of Dinagat Islands (PDI).
“Our support continues with the three provinces – Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, and Surigao del Sur through the DA attached agencies & bureaus and other implementing agencies under the RCEF Program. Rest assured that more interventions are coming for the rice sector in the region,” RTD Atega said.