BACOLOD City – A total of P3.3-million worth of agri-fishery projects and marketing fund assistance were turned over to Negros Occidental’s farmers and fisherfolks.
Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson, along with Provincial Board members Rita Gatuslao and Jeffrey Tubola and officer-in-charge Provincial Agriculturist Dr. Dina Genzola, facilitated the turnover at the Negros Residences in this city on Feb. 8.
Lacson cited farmers and fisherfolks for their crucial role in ensuring food security and boosting agricultural productivity.
The governor also emphasized the province’s commitment to agricultural development, and affirmed the readiness of the provincial government to support the agriculture sector in addressing challenges such as climate change.
Implemented under the Coastal Fisheries Resources Management Program, the agri-fishery projects include the distribution of post-harvest equipment, computers, ID printers, marine protected areas (MPA) marker buoys, and GPS navigational instruments.
The provided resources aim to empower beneficiaries, enhance efficiency, increase income, and minimize post-harvest losses.
The Livelihood Support and Marketing Fund Assistance Program, meanwhile, provides financial aid for livelihood initiatives and marketing endeavors, benefiting rural women, rural improvement clubs (RIC), and agri-fishery organizations. (Watchmen Daily Journal)/PN
