DA Grants P8.8 Million Assistance to Garlic Farmers, Vegetable Planters in Nueva Vizcaya

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The Department of Agriculture (DA) has provided significant aid to garlic farmers and vegetable planters in Nueva Vizcaya, with a total value of P8.8 million. The assistance, distributed on July 30, 2025, aims to boost agricultural productivity and help farmers improve the quality of their products for the international market. The DA's chief at the Nueva Vizcaya Experiment Station (NVES), Jhun Apostol, stated that the program aims to increase productivity and expand garlic plantations across the province. Additionally, farmers received training on pest and disease prevention and control using the latest agricultural technologies.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Department of Agriculture (DA) granted P8.8 million worth of assistance to garlic farmers and vegetable planters in Nueva Vizcaya.
  • The Womens Garlic and Onion Growers Association received P7,255,790 in financial aid, which included 25,000 kilograms of garlic planting materials, 35,715 kilograms of organic fertilizer, 4,723 kilograms of inorganic fertilizer, and 125 liters of liquid fertilizer.
  • The Barat Vegetable Planters Association received P1,619,912 worth of assistance, comprising 5,000 kilograms of garlic planting materials, 7,143 kilograms of organic fertilizer, 1,208 kilograms of inorganic fertilizer, and 53 liters of liquid fertilizers.
  • The assistance packages are designed to help garlic farmers improve the quality of their products for the international market, enabling them to earn higher income.
  • The program aims to increase productivity and expand garlic plantations across the province.
  • Garlic farmers received training on pest and disease prevention and control using the latest agricultural technologies.

Statistics:

  • P8.8 million: total value of assistance provided by the DA
  • 25,000 kilograms: amount of garlic planting materials provided to the Womens Garlic and Onion Growers Association
  • 35,715 kilograms: amount of organic fertilizer provided to the Womens Garlic and Onion Growers Association
  • 4,723 kilograms: amount of inorganic fertilizer provided to the Womens Garlic and Onion Growers Association
  • 125 liters: amount of liquid fertilizer provided to the Womens Garlic and Onion Growers Association
  • 5,000 kilograms: amount of garlic planting materials provided to the Barat Vegetable Planters Association
  • 7,143 kilograms: amount of organic fertilizer provided to the Barat Vegetable Planters Association
  • 1,208 kilograms: amount of inorganic fertilizer provided to the Barat Vegetable Planters Association
  • 53 liters: amount of liquid fertilizers provided to the Barat Vegetable Planters Association

Sources:

  • PIA Nueva Vizcaya
  • OTB/BME/PIA Nueva Vizcaya
  • Al Bawaba (Albawaba.com)