By Lily Gut The P7.9 million diversion dam and irrigation canal that was turned over to Cavinti town by the Department of Agriculture as par...
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| The P7.9 million diversion dam and irrigation canal that was turned over to Cavinti town by the Department of Agriculture as part of their RICE Program. The project is expected to boost rice production and enhance the livelihoods of local farmers in Cavinti, Laguna. (Photo from Si Arrantlee Arroyo ang MAYOR Ko) |
CAVINTI, Laguna - The diversion dam and irrigation canal, with a total worth of P7.9 million, have been officially handed over by the Department of Agriculture (DA) to the municipality of Cavinti, Laguna.
Cavinti Mayor Arrantlee Arroyo said that this project is from the RICE Program of the Department of Agriculture, which aims to increase rice production and improve the livelihood of farmers.
He expressed his gratitude to the Department of Agriculture for their support and emphasized the importance of the diversion dam and irrigation canal in ensuring a stable water supply for agricultural activities in Cavinti.
He also acknowledged the efforts of the local government in promoting sustainable agriculture practices and ensuring the proper maintenance of the irrigation system.
In addition to increasing rice production, the project will also create jobs for nearby farmers, which the mayor stressed will have a positive effect on the region's overall economic development.
The said diversion dam and irrigation canal in Barangay Cansuso will greatly benefit the agricultural sector here, ensuring a sustainable water source for irrigation and ultimately increasing crop yields.
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