AGRICULTURE Secretary Francisco “Kiko” Tiu Laurel Jr. on Thursday led a visit to the demonstration farm of the Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM) under the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund.
The demo farm serves as a regional hub for agricultural training, research, and extension services, equipping farmers, agricultural officers, and students with up-to-date knowledge and practical skills.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and TTM are collaborating on the Agri-Cluster Consolidation and Cooperation (ACCC) project, which supports farmer cooperatives by providing farm inputs, seedlings, and agricultural facilities. The ACCC project also introduces a high-value crop production model, strengthens agricultural resilience and disaster reduction systems, and integrates digital tools to improve promotional efficiency.
A major beneficiary of the ACCC project is the Sembrano Climate Resilient Farmers Agriculture Cooperative (SCRFAC), which comprises 140 members cultivating a total of 134.87 hectares for rice production and 60 hectares for onion production.
The cooperative is certified under the Philippine Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) for both rice and vegetable production.
Editor’s Note: This article has been sourced from the Department of Agriculture – Philippines Facebook Page.
