New agri-fishery programs for CL up

MAGALANG, Pampanga — The Department of Agriculture and various Agriculture and Fishery Council Coordinators held a discussion on the new agricultural and fishery programs of the agency at the lTEC Building, CLIARC Upland, Sto. Niño town this week.

Led by the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Division, the discussion was participated by the PMED chief and current Regional Agriculture and Fishery Council Executive Officer Noli Sambo, Planning Officer lll at RAFC Coordinator Lordelyn dela Cruz, RAFC Chairperson Engr. Francisco Hernandez, and various AFC Coordinators from the seven provinces of Central Luzon.

The discussion aims to provide AFCs knowledge of the Omnibus Guidelines on Agricultural and Fishery Council Engagement of the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries.

Sambo revealed that the various programs and projects of the DA, including the targets for the year 2021-2022.

Sambo said that the Central Luzon is first when it comes to the contribution of rice seedlings in the country, with 19 percent for the 2021 National Contribution or around 3.8 million metric tons produced.

The official also said that the agency continues to urge farmers to register at the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture since this is the basis of the agency when distributing services.

RAFC chair Hernandez cited the many assistance the branch has provided to the farmers and fisherfolk of Central Luzon.

Meanwhile, De la Cruz bared the responsibilities and duties of the AFC coordinators that are in line with the OGAFCE.

He said that the AFC should be the voice and bridge for the management and the end users so that the proper services will be given to the latter.

RAFC Secretariat Amelia Ferrey, revealed that various steps for the documentary requirements for AFC claims from the agency.