The Provincial Government is taking initiatives to support the farmers

The Provincial Government is taking initiatives to support the farmers, fisherfolk organizations, and cooperatives in Surigao del Norte. The government is organizing the 1st semester province-wide cluster forum on April 4, 2024, which aims to provide learning interventions to all cluster leaders. This forum will address the needs of the commodity clusters on rice, high-value crops, corn, poultry, and fisheries.

Additionally, this activity will help strengthen the partnership among agency partners and the local government in the implementation of the farm and fisheries clustering and consolidation (F2C2) program. It's encouraging to see the government taking such initiatives to achieve a prosperous and secure life for all Surigaonons.

"Gi tagaan ug instaktong pagtagad ang atong farmers irrigators. Na aprobahan na sa Department of Agriculture ang pipila ka mga farm to market road. Gisugdan na usab sa Provincial Engineering Office ang plano ug desinyo sa paga himoong Bagsakan Center aron ang atong mag-uuma ug mangingisda adunay kabutangan, mawala ang middle men ug ang ginansya diretsong madawat sa mag-uuma. Dili na mag problema sa pagpangita ug buyer kay mismo ang Provincial Government maoy mopalit sa milled rice sa kantidad nga 27.00 pesos" mensahe ni Surigao del Norte Governor Robert Lyndon S. Barbers.

Congressman Robert Ace Barbers, Vice Governor Eddie Gokiangkee, and an official from the Office of the City Mayor, Atty. Jeff Galido. Susanita V. Gozon represented the NIA Caraga support agencies, while Engr. Susan G Lariba represented the Surigao del Norte Satellite Office. Representatives from BFAR, the Department of Agriculture Regional Technical Director Rebecca R. Atega, Caraga Regional Hospital, DSWD Caraga, the President of the 24 Irrigators Association, cooperatives, and fishermen all attended the occasion.

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**For questions and/or clarifications, you may contact:

Ruby C. Tuan, Jr, Regional Manager A
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Office/Region: NIA Caraga Region
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