As a result of the System Management Committee Meeting held at NIA –URIS office, Poblacion, Lapaz, Agusan del Sur last August 17, 2023, DA Caraga Regional Director Engr. Ricardo M. Oñate Jr. fulfilled his promise to provide 1,200 bags of hybrid rice seeds to the farmer/irrigators covered by the water irrigation services of Umayam River Irrigation System (URIS) from municipalities of La Paz and Loreto. The hybrid seeds with fertilizers and ameliorants will be distributed to all members of Irrigator’s Association of URIS, with the supervision of Mr. Beberly B. Barrios Jr. - URIS Officer-in-charge and his key personnel.
This is to envision of National Irrigation Administration (NIA)’s aim to improve farmers’ quality of life by supporting and giving more options to upgrade agricultural productivity and increase farmers’ income.
NIA-Agusan del Sur IMO Acting Division Manager Engr. Peter E. Pablo guarantees proper distribution of the hybrid seeds as it will be closely monitored and the various Hybrid seeds technicians from different seed companies will also supervise the farmers to ensure an abundant harvest.
Also present in the activity today are: DA- Caraga representative, Mr. Enosencio B. Minguez and DA-APCO representative, Mr. June Anthony S. Ouano.
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**For questions and/or clarifications, you may contact:
Ruby C. Tuan, Jr, Regional Manager A
Atty. Reggie T. Mag-usara, Attorney IV
Jane B. Huqueriza, PRO A
Office/Region: NIA Caraga Region
E-mail: r13@nia.gov.ph
Contact Information: (085) 815-2602