PGLU Distributes P1.7M Farm Inputs to Farmer-Cooperators Ready for Wet Season

By: Vanessa C. Badua- GPC-OPAg | Photos By: Rizalde Buenaventura, PIO | Date: April 18, 2024

Gov. Raphaelle Veronica “Rafy” Ortega-David led the distribution of Agricultural Inputs worth Php 1.7 million to 40 farmer-cooperators from the Municipalities of Bacnotan, Bangar, Luna, San Juan, Agoo, Bauang, Rosario, and Naguilian held on April 18, 2024 at the La Union Honey Bee Center in Bacnotan, La Union.

The activity initiated by the Provincial Government of La Union, through the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAg), is a significant effort to bolster agricultural productivity and promote food sufficiency in the province as aligned with La Union’s vision to be the Heart of Agri-Tourism in Northern Luzon by 2025.

The farmer-cooperators were awarded with 25 packs of Hybrid Seeds, 15 bags of Urea, 20 bags of Complete, 10 bags of Ammonium Phosphate, 5 bags of Muriate of Potash, 50 bags of Organic Fertilizers, and 5 bottles for Insecticides, Herbicides, and Fungicides, in time for the incoming wet season.

Aside from the input distribution, OPAg also conducted the La Union Clustered Hybrid Advocacy Mentoring Partnership (LU CHAMP) Technology Demonstration which aims to maximize the potential of different hybrid rice varieties and capacitate farmers as they foster innovation in their practices.

Gov. Rafy conveyed her message of support to the farmer-cooperators saying, “Pinapangako po namin sa inyo na kami sa Provincial Government of La Union ay patuloy na gagawa ng mga programa at iisip ng paraan para sa ikauunlad ng agrikultura sa probinsya, at para sa pagpapaganda ng antas ng buhay ng mga minamahal nating magsasaka.”

Also present in the input distribution were OPAg OIC - Provincial Agriculturist Ms. Sharon A. Viloria and OIC - Asst. Department Head Mr. Marcelo Otanes.

Overall, the successful distribution of farming inputs and the establishment of LU CHAMP underscores the PGLU and LGU’s La Union PROBINSYAnihan to support the agriculture sector of the province as La Union aims to be the Heart of Agri-Tourism in Northern Luzon by 2025.

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