TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Agriculture has endorsed funding for P1.2-billion worth of agricultural development projects in Northern Samar.
These projects aim to boost the province’s agricultural sector and promote food security and were identified under the Provincial Agriculture and Fishery Modernization Roadmap, the Provincial Rice Industry Development Plan (PRIDP), and the Collaborative Provincial Agriculture and Fishery Extension Program (CPAFEP).
These include the construction of farm-to-market roads in the municipalities of Mondragon, Laoang, and Las Navas.
Gov. Edwin Ongchuan, who sought funding for the project proposals, believes these will significantly benefit the agriculture sector by improving transportation and distribution of agricultural products, leading to increased farmer profitability and development.
These projects are also vital in complementing existing resources and projects of the provincial government, he added.
“They will play a crucial role in enhancing agriculture, promoting food security, and fostering resilience in Northern Samar,” Ongchuan said.
Meanwhile, the governor sought support for rice farm mechanization, the establishment of solar-powered irrigation and fertigation systems, cold storage facilities for fruits, vegetables, and seafood, and the construction of a feed mill.