SAN JOSE, Antique – Greenhouses worth P19 million will be constructed in Barangay Aningalan, San Remigio for the cultivation of high-value crops and cut flowers.
Mayor Margarito Mission Jr. said seven greenhouses will be constructed on a one-hectare lot and funded by the Department of Agriculture (DA).
Office of Provincial Agriculturist head Nicolasito Calawag said the greenhouses would be a “big help” for the people of San Remigio, particularly those living in the upland village of Aningalan.
Aningalan has a cool climate conducive for the production of high-value crops and cut flowers.
“With the greenhouses, the local people would be able to produce off-season crops and good quality cut flowers,” Calawag said.
Aningalan residents are already producing cabbage, broccoli and other high-value crops, and cut flowers. With the greenhouses and the transfer of technology by the DA, they would be able to produce more.
“Initially, we are looking into supplying the local market because the high-value crops and cut flowers being sold here are still from Baguio, Metro Manila and Cebu,” said Calawag.
Vegetable and flower vendors in Antique province would be able to source out their supply locally with the establishment of the greenhouses, he added.
“The vendors could save some amount because they won’t be paying high transportation cost(s) for their supply will only come from San Remigio,” he added. (PNA/PN)
