By APRIL JANE UGSAD
ALABEL, Sarangani (June 20, 2014) — Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon and OIC Provincial Agriculturist Jonathan Duhaylungsod have turned over seven Multi-Purpose Drying Pavement (MPDP)to seven barangays in the province amounting to P300,000 each.
Funds were sourced out from the Annual Investment Program of the province.
The barangays that received the project were Laguimit (Sitio Paco), Glan; Domolok (Purok 8), Alabel; Kihan (Sitio Kyondong), Malapatan; Amsipit (Sitio Lamlabong), Maasim; Malungon Gamay, Malungon; Zion, Maitum; and Katubao (Purok 4), Kiamba.
These barangays have already received rice and corn shellers and mini corn mills from the provincial government.
According to Philippine Center for Post-harvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech), post-harvest needs are the usual problems experienced by farmers and it is becoming evident in some parts of the province.
With the help and support of Gov. Solon, Vice Governor Jinkee Pacquiao and Rep. Manny Pacquiao and the Sannguniang Panlalawigan members, drying pavements will be provided to reduce post-harvest losses.
Barangay Captain Francisco Garcia of Zion, Maitum said that the need for the dryers is a priority because farming is their community’s main livelihood.
“Naana mi aning dryer pero naguba na,” said Capt. Garcia. “Maong dako akong pasalamat, kauban sa mga tawo sa among lugar, kay Gov. Steve sa iyang tabang sa among komunidad.”
Gov. Solon and Duhaylungsod have also laid down their future plans to the recipients of the project like giving “hybrid solar dryer warehouse” to further improve agricultural production. (April Jane Ugsad/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)
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