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A small group of fruit farmers sells directly to the global market
GENERAL SANTOS CITY—Many small farmers and producers in developing countries, aware of the quality control standards and volume requirements of buyers in the global food trade, quickly decide that they can’t afford to compete. But as a fruit growing association in the southern Philippines found out, in today’s highly diversified and fast-moving food trade, even small players can penetrate … [Read More...]
Soaking Up The Sun in Lanao
A woman spreads newly-harvested corn on a solar dryer, one of two built by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Munai, Lanao del Norte. Each solar dryer measures 12 meters by 20 meters, and benefits the Dalama-Punong Farmers Irrigator’s Association, whose members cultivate a combined production area of 1,200 hectares of corn, rice and coconut. The new solar dryers, provided … [Read More...]
The NorMinVeggies Experience: Finding Strength in Consolidation
The Northern Mindanao Vegetable Producers Association (NorMinVeggies) is implementing a groundbreaking farming and marketing system that has boosted the stock of hundreds of small-hold farmers across Mindanao in the southern Philippines, and revolutionized vegetable production in the region. Starting with only 15 producer-members in 1999, NorMinVeggies’ core membership has expanded to 178, … [Read More...]
Food distribution in hinterland village
MAASIM, Sarangani (October 29, 2011) – The staff of Bantay Bata 163 together with provincial and municipal social workers distribute food packs during the community outreach and Bantay Bata 163 Caravan 2011 at Blat, Amsipit Friday, October 28. Over 900 beneficiaries availed of the community outreach services from the villages of Blat, Lamlabong, Bual and Lamlait of barangay Amsipit. (SARANGANI … [Read More...]
Mindanao Seafood Processor Obtains HACCP Certification
Well Delight Network Corporation, a tuna processing firm based in General Santos City, recently obtained Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) certification with assistance from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Anna Liza Samorro of TUV-SUD (far right), a German quality management firm and internationally-recognized HACCP certifying body, presents the certificate … [Read More...]
Agriculture Secretary affirms mango industry backing
GUMASA, Glan, Sarangani (October 3, 2011)- Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala guaranteed the Philippine mango industry with his department’s support as he graced the 13th National Mango Congress at Isla Jardin del Mar resort in Gumasa. “Rest assured that the DA (Department of Agriculture) will continue with support programs including the establishment and rehabilitation of nurseries and … [Read More...]
Healthier diet may boost PHL mango demand abroad
GUMASA, Glan, Sarangani (October 3, 2011) – Global demand for fresh fruits, including mangoes from the Philippines, may rise as consumers shift to healthier diets. This was the upbeat outlook shared by Ross Wherry, chief of party of the United States Agency for International Development - Growth with Equity in Mindanao Program (USAID-GEM), to the delegates of the 13th National Mango Congress … [Read More...]
Graduation song of mango farmers
GUMASA, Glan, Sarangani (October 3, 2011) – Mango farmer-graduates perform their graduation song at the 13th National Mango Congress after successfully completing a season-long training of Farmers’ Field School (FFS) for mango under “Kasaganahan ng Sakahan at Kalikasan” and the National Integrated Pest Management program. This program was conducted by the Department of Agriculture in … [Read More...]
Glan vice mayor attends farmers’ graduation
GUMASA, Glan, Sarangani (October 3, 2011) – Vice Mayor Vivien Yap speaks before hundreds of delegates of the 13th National Mango Congress and 26 mango farmer-graduates (front row) from the Farmers’ Field School during the closing ceremonies of the congress on September 30. The congress was held at the world-class resort of Isla Jardin del Mar in Gumasa. (Russel Delvo/SARANGANI INFORMATION … [Read More...]
Farmer receives certificate of graduation
GUMASA, Glan, Sarangani (October 3, 2011) – Board Member Hermie Galzote (left) hands the certificate of graduation to one of the 26 mango farmer-graduates at the closing rites of the 13th National Mango Congress on September 30. The graduates completed a season-long training of Farmers’ Field School (FFS) for mango under “Kasaganahan ng Sakahan at Kalikasan” and the National Integrated … [Read More...]
