The City Government of Vigan, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, holds the Farmer’s Field Walk Technology Demonstration on Palay Check System last October 19, 2021 at Barangay San Julian Norte, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.
City Mayor Juan Carlo Medina together with SPM Ramil Arce, City Agriculture Officer Lito Forneas and Barangay Captain Hipolito Palo of San Julian Norte graced the said event.
“I salute our dear Bigueño farmers for their immesuarable efforts and sacrifices just to give the public quality crops for our daily food. The agriculture sector of the city has always been one of our top priorities through continous trainings, provision of farm equipment; and distribution of high standard seeds and fertilizers,” Mayor Medina said.
He also encouraged the farmers to feel free to visit the City Agriculture Office for their requests and concerns.
On the other hand, Mr. Ernesto Fontejon, a Farmer Cooperator, shared his experience on the program where he higlighted the improvement of his production and sales.
Palay Check System is an Integrated Crop Management System for transplanted irrigated lowland rice farming that aims to provide various ways of farming rice to increase the productivity and profitability in a environmental friendly manner.