Lanao del Sur farmers get climate-resilient rice farming training
MARAWI CITY — Around 200 rice farmers from Maguing and Poona Bayabao in Lanao del Sur received fertilizer assistance after participating in a training program on improving rice production and adapting to climate change, particularly the effects of El Niño.
The Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur, through its Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAg), conducted the training on the PalayCheck System as part of its flagship agriculture and livelihood program.
In a post on its official Facebook page, the provincial government said the participants received either urea or complete fertilizer to support their rice production.
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Last week’s training covered farmer profiling, pre- and post-training assessments, and cost and return analysis to help farmers improve their knowledge and adopt more effective rice farming practices.
It also focused on climate-resilient agricultural techniques to prepare farmers for changing weather conditions and the potential impact of El Niño on their crops and livelihoods.
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The provincial government acknowledged the support of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR), represented by Agriculturist I Baimona Ditual, and Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator Engr. Asral Barauntong, particularly in the fertilizer distribution.
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In Poona Bayabao, MAFAR Agricultural Technologist Zenaida Daud and Municipal Information Officer Mojib Romero also underscored the importance of training in helping farmers deal with the effects of El Niño.
“Through this initiative, OPAg continues to promote improved rice production and climate-resilient farming practices to help sustain farmers’ livelihoods,” the provincial government said.
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The program is part of the provincial government’s efforts to strengthen agricultural productivity and support farmers through technical training and farm inputs. /mcm
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