The Department of Agriculture in Caraga Region (DA-13) facilitated the release of KADIWA Financial Grants totaling PHP14 million to two local government units in Agusan del Norte and a cooperative in Surigao del Sur on Wednesday.
DA-13 Regional Executive Director Ricardo Oñate Jr. led the distribution to Las Nieves and Magallanes LGUs (PHP5 million each) and the San Nicolas Development Cooperative (SANIDECO), which received PHP4 million.
Magallanes LGU, through Municipal Agriculturist Roselyn Reas Morrondoz, said the grant will be used to procure a refrigerated van to help farmers transport products to market centers.
“We are thankful to the government, through the DA, for the support to our farmers. The refrigerated van will ensure that our products are fresh upon reaching the market and to our consumers,” she said.
Las Nieves LGU said its grant will help establish a Kadiwa Center where fresh farm products will be displayed.
SANIDECO will use its funding to establish a cold storage facility to help farmers preserve their farm products.
“The agency will continue to provide support to our farmers through the KADIWA Financial Grants,” Oñate said, adding that DA-13 will work with LGUs, farmers’ associations, and cooperatives in implementing programs for farmers and fisherfolk. (PNA)