Government agriculture officials urged Northern Mindanao farmers to embrace modern farming technologies during Tuesday\u2019s Regional Irrigators Congress, underscoring innovative solutions to enhance productivity amid climate challenges.<\/p>\n
Evy Elago of the Misamis Oriental Agriculture Office highlighted smart irrigation systems, rainwater harvesting, and water-efficient techniques as key adaptations for local farms.<\/p>\n
“These technologies help farmers withstand erratic weather while maximizing yields,” she told attendees.<\/p>\n
Elago said public-private partnerships remain crucial for widespread technology adoption across the region\u2019s agricultural sector.<\/p>\n
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA-10) reinforced this push, with acting manager Larry Franada directing farmers to report irrigation issues promptly.<\/p>\n
“We need your feedback to improve water delivery systems,” Franada said, noting NIA\u2019s commitment to resolving infrastructure gaps.<\/p>\n
Complementing these efforts, the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) is conducting training from March 24 to 28 for 30 Lanao del Norte agricultural workers on Integrated Rice-Duck Farming \u2013a system proven to increase yields by 20 to 30 percent while reducing pesticide use.<\/p>\n
“This combines traditional knowledge with biological pest control,” Elago said, citing the method\u2019s success in Japanese and Korean rice farms.<\/p>\n
The congress coincided with NIA\u2019s inspection of the PHP2.1-billion Sabo Dam 5 project in Maramag, Bukidnon, designed to protect 12,000 hectares of farmland from Pulangi River flooding while expanding irrigation coverage. (PNA)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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