BANISILAN, COTABATO – On Friday, October 13, the Cotabato Provincial Government distributed a total of 240 bags of genetically modified (GM) hybrid corn seeds, valued at ₱1,080,000, to farmers in Banisilan, Cotabato. These GM corn seeds are known for their resistance to pests and adaptability to challenging weather conditions, offering potential for higher yields and income … [Read more...] about Cotabato gov’t distributes over 240 bags of genetically modified hybrid corn seeds worth P1.08 Million to Banisilan farmers
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Provincial government to support Davao Oriental farmers
DAVAO ORIENTAL – In a bid to bolster local farming in Davao Oriental, the Provincial Government distributed approximately 4.1 million pesos in agricultural support to farmers across the province. According to reports, 815 farmers from various municipalities benefited from this assistance program. The distribution effort was led by the Provincial Agriculture Office through … [Read more...] about Provincial government to support Davao Oriental farmers
Banana disease forces planters to shift to corn farming
DAVAO CITY --- Some 150 banana farmers with 50,000 hectares in Davao del Norte have decided to shift into corn farming after Fusarium wilt or Panama disease affected their farms since last year. The farmers incurred huge loss on their plantations which will take years to recover given the length of the healing period, a condition which prompted them to shift to … [Read more...] about Banana disease forces planters to shift to corn farming
