DA 10 propagates NFTS, veggie prod’n to Tubod residents

DA 10 propagates NFTS, veggie prod’n to Tubod residents

by by Breezy C. Jimenez

Tubod, Lanao del Norte (4 September) — Natural Farming Technology System (NFTS) and vegetable production technique were introduced to the residents of 5 barangays in Tubod town by the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Unit (DA-RFU) 10, recently.

The undertaking is in response to the thrust of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo under Executive Order #481 otherwise known as the “Promotion and Development of Organic Agriculture in the Philippines,” which directed DA, its line agencies to the provincial and municipal local government units to encourage farmers to use organic fertilizers in their farms.

Heeding the directive, Governor Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo urged the Provincial Agriculturist Office to embark on an information campaign to discuss with the farmers the benefits of using organic fertilizer instead of using commercial ones which commands higher prices.

Agricultural Technologists Rogelio Fernandez, Fe Buhawe and Marilou Salajog imparted valuable knowledge on natural farming and vegetable production to the barangay captains, barangay kagawads, Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) officers, teachers, purok chairs, housewives and farmers.

In order for the participants to appreciate what have been discussed and taught to them, a field trip was organized to the organic vegetable garden of the local government unit of Kapatagan which uses organic fertilizer through NFTS and vermicast from vermiworms. (PIO-Lanao del Norte)

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