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Government Support Boosts Farmers' Income in Surigao del Sur

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A group of farmers in Tago, Surigao del Sur has benefited from government support, directly selling 7,574 kilos of soybeans for a total of PHP215,774 to a buyer from Davao City. The Meme Agricultural Farmers Association (MAGFA) received assistance from the Department of Agriculture in the Caraga Region (DA-13), including seeds, fertilizers, and machinery worth PHP1.5 million. This support has allowed MAGFA to increase their soybean production and earn higher returns through direct marketing. The DA-13 continues to advocate for soybean farming as a viable business enterprise in the Caraga Region, providing market linkages and supporting local farmers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Meme Agricultural Farmers Association (MAGFA) successfully sold 7,574 kilos of soybeans for a total of PHP215,774 to a buyer from Davao City, demonstrating the potential for direct marketing to increase farmers' income.
  • MAGFA received support from the Department of Agriculture in the Caraga Region (DA-13), including seeds, fertilizers, and machinery worth PHP1.5 million.
  • The DA-13's assistance enabled MAGFA to increase their soybean production and establish links with the market, allowing them to earn higher returns through direct sales.
  • Claire Ilagan, the soybean focal person of DA-13, mentioned that MAGFA received a unit of soybean sorter, a soybean thresher, and a solar dryer, worth PHP500,000, PHP600,000, and PHP400,000 respectively.
  • Lynn Parenas, Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division chief, emphasized the importance of establishing market linkages for local farmers, allowing them to earn higher per-unit returns.
  • DA-13 continues to advocate for soybean farming as a viable business enterprise in the Caraga Region, promoting market linkages and supporting local farmers.

Statistics:

  • 7,574 kilos of soybeans were sold by MAGFA for a total of PHP215,774.
  • MAGFA received PHP1.5 million worth of assistance from DA-13, including seeds, fertilizers, and machinery.
  • The value of the machinery provided to MAGFA is: PHP500,000 (soybean sorter) + PHP600,000 (soybean thresher) + PHP400,000 (solar dryer) = PHP1.5 million.

Sources:

  • Philippines News agency (02 Sep 2025)
  • Department of Agriculture in the Caraga Region (DA-13) (without date)
  • Meme Agricultural Farmers Association (MAGFA) (without date)

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