By Rowena Cruz The Regional Stakeholders Forum, which was attended by heads, governors, and district representatives from the regions of Cal...
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| The Regional Stakeholders Forum, which was attended by heads, governors, and district representatives from the regions of Calabarzon and other partnering national agencies and held at the Cultural Center in Santa Cruz. (Photo from Laguna PIO) |
STA. CRUZ, Laguna - The National Irrigation Administration IV-A (NIA IV-A) conducted the Regional Stakeholders Forum, which was attended by heads, governors, and district representatives from the regions of Calabarzon and other partnering national agencies and held at the Cultural Center in Santa Cruz.
NIA Senior Deputy Administrator Engr. Robert Suguitan urges the Irrigators Associations, LGUs, national agencies to help each other to fulfill the program and also encourage farmers to join agribusiness and agro-entrepreneurial activity to increase income and opportunities not only in the field of rice production but also in the fields of livestock, aquaculture and other programs related to food production.
He said that this collaborative effort will not only benefit the farmers and the agriculture sector but also contribute to the overall economic growth of the country.
Additionally, he emphasized the importance of sustainable farming practices to ensure long-term productivity and environmental conservation.
The forum aimed With the theme "The farmer's livelihood will be lifted, NIA and various agencies will shoulder" to discuss the current state of irrigation systems in the region and to gather feedback from stakeholders on how to improve them.
Representatives from the and other government agencies were present to provide updates on ongoing projects and initiatives. The forum also served as a platform for farmers to voice their concerns and suggestions for more efficient and sustainable irrigation practices.
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