Agri-10 provides P2-M in check through its Kadiwa Financial Assistance Program to the municipality of Munai.

 

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – To ensure efficient means of transporting agricultural products from farms to markets, the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) headed by Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado handed over P2 million (M) in check to Munai, Lanao del Norte (LDN), Municipal Agriculture Officer (MAO) Charion B. Mayo on January 19 at the agency compound.

Through DA-10 Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) under its Enhanced Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita program, the procurement of transport and delivery vehicle project has a total project cost of P2.5-M, of which DA-10 provided P2-M, while the remaining P500K is counterparted by the said LGU.

According to Dir. Collado, the transport and delivery vehicle, plays a crucial role in benefiting farmers in the municipality, which will provide a reliable and efficient means of transporting agricultural products from farms to markets or processing facilities.

“By ensuring timely delivery, farmers can minimize postharvest losses and maintain the quality of their produce. This does not only maximize their profits, but also helps meet the increasing demand for fresh and high quality agricultural products,” he conveyed.

In an interview, MAO Mayo expressed his gratitude to DA-10 for the financial assistance they received that would empower and develop the agricultural programs of the town.

“Such project will be used for the enhancement of our KADIWA program in Munai. Wherein, our farmers will be able to deliver farm products from their farm to the Munai town center and the ongoing wet market and multipurpose building, including those markets that will be provided to us by other government agencies,” he said.

He added that this will help reduce the cost of transportation and also be able to reach those barangays that are difficult to reach due to the condition of the roads.

The procurement of transport and delivery vehicle project is also aligned with the objective of the KADIWA ng Pangulo (KNP) program, which seeks to enhance the competitiveness of local agriculture while improving the livelihoods of farmers. #(RDME)