The Central Philippines State University (CPSU) in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental is poised to earn income from lettuce production using the solar energy-powered greenhouse with hydroponics technology funded by the Department of Agriculture (DA) 6 (Western Visayas).<\/p>\n
The facility was turned over on Oct. 13 by the DA-6 through the DA – Negros Island Region (NIR) to the CPSU, led by its president Aladino Moraca.<\/p>\n
It grows five lettuce varieties and has 2,700 heads ready for harvest.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe project aims to promote technology in modern and sustainable agriculture through the use of solar-powered system and hydroponics that ensures efficient and clean production of vegetables,\u201d the DA-NIR said in a statement on Thursday.<\/p>\n
The five varieties grown in the CPSU greenhouse include Sunny Rose, Black Rose, Green Span, Invicta, and Sanggari, which can be sold at PHP20 per head.<\/p>\n
Based on the DA price monitoring, lettuce varieties are available at an average market price of PHP182.42 per kg. in the National Capital Region.<\/p>\n
In a separate statement, the CPSU said the greenhouse, located at the CPSU Main Campus Greentech Area, is expected to become an income-generating asset of the university as it produces and improves access to fresh, quality, and healthy food for students, stakeholders, and the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe facility also operates as a concrete model for sustainability, with all electrical components, including the water pump, drip system, cooling system, and lighting system being powered by solar energy,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n
According to the CPSU, the greenhouse project has also opened employment opportunities for two community members who were hired to tend the lettuce plants and operate the facility.<\/p>\n
Maryvic Pedrosa, director of the CPSU Production and Enterprise Development Office, said the greenhouse will initially operate for instructional and research purposes.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt will serve as a laboratory for both the students and university faculty to enhance their knowledge and explore developments in hydroponics-grown lettuce and other innovations in greenhouse technology,\u201d she added. (PNA)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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