DA-Caraga, Agusan Up ink MOU to boost high-value crops production in Agusan del Norte
More local veggies to come. This, as the Vegetable Derby in Agusan del Norte kicks off with the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) held between the Department of Agriculture - Caraga, Agusan Up, Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), and Private Seed Companies on June 18 at the provincial capitol. Caraga INFOCUS
The Vegetable Derby, originally initiated by the MinDA, aims to stimulate economic development, particularly through HighValue Crops Production. It was localized by the province of Agusan del Norte through its flagship program called Agusan Up to explore, focus, and build up potential areas for commercial vegetable growing in the whole province of Agusan del Norte.
of our neighboring regions, this MOU is not just a mere sheet of paper, the stakeholders are duty-bound to perform the tasks to alleviate the vegetable production and initiate an economic recovery in the agriculture sector of the province,” Committee Chair on Agriculture Provincial Board Member Vergilio Escasinas Jr. said.
Five (5) private seed “Inspired by the initiatives companies participated June 19-25, 2021 |
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