The Department of Agriculture in Davao Region (DA-11) distributed PHP11.68 million worth of agricultural machinery to farmers cooperatives and local governments Monday.
The machinery, which included four-wheel tractors with rotavators, was provided through the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF), DA-11 Director Macario Gonzaga said Tuesday.
“With the RCEF Mechanization Program, more provinces can attain a higher level of mechanization,” he said.
Recipients included the Isirosary Farmers Association and San Isidro Carmen Irrigators Association Inc. in Davao del Norte; Dalawinon Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative and Laral Gomitoyom Irrigators Association in Davao del Sur; and Davao Oriental provincial government, Kinablagan Rice Farmers IA Inc., Caraga-San Pedro IA Inc., Mantunao IA Inc., and Saranay Farmers IA of Rang-ay Inc. in Davao Oriental.
DA-11 Technical Director Marie Ann Constantino said the distribution reflects the agency’s commitment to improving farmers’ lives.
“This initiative aims to enhance farm productivity and efficiency,” she said.
The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization collaborated with DA-11 on the initiative. (PNA)
