20 farmers, fisherfolk groups receive tools, equipment from Isabela gov’t

Twenty farmers and fisherfolk cooperatives and associations (FFCAs) received tools and equipment from the Provincial Government of Isabela through the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist on April 8 at the Capitol Compound.

The beneficiaries included members of the high-value commercial crops (HVCC) sector, fishery groups, rural-based organizations, and rice farmers.

The distributed tools and equipment are intended to support their production, processing, and value-adding activities, helping improve productivity and create more income opportunities.

Governor Rodito T. Albano, who led the activity, underscored the provincial government’s policy of eliminating middlemen and directly purchasing agricultural produce to ensure fair pricing and stable income for farmers.

“Ang polisiya natin ay wala nang trader, diretso na sa mga farmer. Basta hindi kayo madedehado, lahat ng mga produkto n’yo bibilhin natin—lahat kayo kikita. Hindi puwede na babaratin kayo o na malulugi kayo,” he said. – Isabela PIO