Maco: The Provincial Government of Davao de Oro reported Tuesday that 166 farmers in Maco town received farm inputs and high-value crop seedlings on May 18.
According to Philippines News Agency, Anecito Torrejos, chief of staff of the governor's office, stated that the provincial government is prioritizing agriculture during this Farmers and Fisherfolk's Month. Data from the Provincial Agriculturist's Office (PAGRO) showed the distribution of 9,350 hills of planting materials, including cacao (5,520), coffee (1,980), jackfruit (350), durian (1,250), and lanzones (250).
Farmers also received 615 bags of farm inputs, which comprised 123 bags of complete fertilizer, 246 bags of organic fertilizer, and 246 bags of dolomite. Additionally, 21 cans and packs of vegetable seeds were provided to the farmers.
"You are one of the provincial government's priorities, because as farmers you truly need support to achieve development," Torrejos remarked.
Earlier, the provincial government organized the Kalamboan sa Agrikultura Serbisyo Caravan in Barangay Sangab, Maco, where hundreds of farmers received seedlings and fertilizers. During the event, 129 farmers enrolled in the Registry System for Basic Sector in Agriculture (RSBSA), the government's official database for farmers, fisherfolk, and farm laborers. The RSBSA serves as a targeting mechanism to identify eligible beneficiaries for subsidies, financial aid, and insurance services.
