DAR GRANTS 3.6M-WORTH OF FERTILIZER AND FARM MACHINERY TO ILONGGO ARBOs
In an endeavor to provide sustainable livelihood assistance to Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) in the province of Iloilo, DAR Iloilo distributed fertilizers and farm machinery worth Php 3,657,844.58 to 7 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Organizations (ARBOs). Sustaining the livelihoods of ARBOs is a critical aspect of agricultural development in agrarian reform communities (ARCs). Such support is vital for enhancing farm production, enabling them to generate more income, increase agricultural productivity, and improve their socio-economic conditions.
The distribution of farm inputs and farm machinery equipment was implemented and funded under the Climate Resilient Farm Productivity Support (CRFPS) through the Major Crop-Based Block Farm Productivity Enhancement Project (MCBF) and Sustainable Livelihood Support (SLS) Program. It includes 2 units of turtle power tiller,1-unit hand tractor without trailer, 1-unit abaca stripping machine, 1-unit rice reaper, 1-unit multi-purpose shredder, 1-unit 40 HP four-wheel drive tractor, and 542 bags of urea and triple-14 fertilizers which will benefit the Dumangas Agrarian Reform Cooperative from Dumangas, Damires Farmers Marketing Cooperative from New Lucena, Tuburan Abaca Handicraft Association (TAHA) from Janiuay, CAGFAS Agrarian Reform Cooperative from Anilao, Zarraga Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Association from Zarraga, JAGO CARP Beneficiaries Multi- Purpose Cooperative from Lemery and TIMIPAL Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Cooperative from Balasan, Iloilo.
“The grant is a tremendous help, alleviating the need to borrow money, especially considering the current high prices of fertilizers. As recipients of this support, our association can now effectively enhance our farming activities, particularly in our rice fields, which serve as our primary source of income and livelihood. The fertilizer grant not only eases our financial burdens but also contributes to the overall sustainability and success of our agricultural pursuits,” Mrs. Linda S. Predonio, Bookkeeper of TAHA said.
In a similar statement, Mr. Winifredo S. Salazar, Chairman of Damires Farmers Marketing Cooperative, emphasized the importance of the fertilizer grant role in enhancing the cooperative's capacity to thrive. Rather than viewing it merely as a resource for individual farmers, he sees it as a strategic investment in the cooperative's collective success. The cooperative can leverage the grant to bolster its operations, ensuring sustainable and profitable agricultural practices among its members.
Conversely, Mrs. Lily C. Baclagon, chairman of TIMIPAL Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Cooperative, expressed her appreciation to DAR for the invaluable farm machinery provided to the TIMIPAL Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Cooperative, saying, “Since DAR provided us with farm machinery, owning a four-wheel-drive tractor means that TIMIPAL Cooperative will no longer incur expenses related to the periodic rental. Through this, this grant represents a substantial cost-saving measure, allowing our cooperative to allocate funds more efficiently towards other aspects of their agricultural activities for our farmers.”
These support services are poised to empower agrarian reform beneficiary organizations, fostering increased productivity, income growth, and sustained livelihoods. By providing essential resources and farming equipment, these programs aim to propel ARBs towards a more prosperous and sustainable future, contributing significantly to their economic well-being and overall development. These are aligned with the nine primary goals set forth by DAR Secretary Conrado M. Estrella, III and are firmly rooted in the legacy of support to farmers initiated by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
DAR ILOILO NAG PANAGTAG SANG ABONO KAG MAKINARYA SA MGA AGRARIAN REFORM BENEFICIARIES ORGANIZATIONS BALOR PHP 3.6M
Iloilo – Para masustiner ang palangabuhian sang mga Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Organizations (ARBOs), ang DAR Iloilo paagi sa Climate Resilient Farm Productivity Support (CRFPS) Section sang Program Beneficiaries Development Division nag pagnagtag sang kapin Php 3,657,844.58 balor nga abono kag mga makinarya sa pito ka ARBOs sa probinsya sang Iloilo. Ini ginalikipan sang Dumangas Agrarian Reform Cooperative sang Dumangas, Damires Farmers Marketing Cooperative sang New Lucena, Tuburan Abaca Handicraft Association (TAHA) sang Janiuay, CAGFAS Agrarian Reform Cooperative sang Anilao, Zarraga Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Association sang Zarraga, JAGO CARP Beneficiaries Multi- Purpose Cooperative sang Lemery kag TIMIPAL Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Cooperative sang Balasan, Iloilo.
Ang mga support services nga gin panagtag amo ang mga masunod: 2 units turtle power tiller, 1-unit hand tractor without trailer, 1-unit abaca stripping machine, 1-unit rice reaper, 1-unit multi-purpose shredder, 1-unit 40 HP four-wheel drive tractor, kag 542 bags sang urea kag triple-14 fertilizers kung sa diin maka benepisyo ang kapin 1,850 nga mga mangunguma nga miyembro sang sini nga mga kooperatiba.
Ini nga programa gin implementar kag gin pondohan paagi sa Major Crop-Based Block Farm Productivity Enhancement Project (MCBF) and Sustainable Livelihood Support (SLS) Program sang ahensya.
