Philippines: Farthest town in Region 11 to venture in organic goat production

Published 2023년 5월 15일

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The Department of Agriculture in Davao Region (DA-11) has donated six native goats to the Balut Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (BATODA) in Sarangani, Davao Occidental, as part of its Organic Agriculture Program (OAP). The association's 88 member farmers and tricycle drivers will raise the goats for meat production, as goat farming requires minimal initial investment and the animals can feed on tree leaves, grasses, weeds, and agricultural by-products. Additionally, BATODA received vegetable seeds and Madre de Agua seedlings from DA-11 to benefit their livestock.

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DAVAO CITY – To improve the livelihood of farmers in Davao Region’s farthest municipality, the Department of Agriculture regional office (DA-11) turned over six heads of native goats to the Balut Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (BATODA) in Sarangani, Davao Occidental province.In a statement Monday, Ray Reintar, DA-11 Agricultural Program Coordinating Officer for Davao Occidental, said the goats were handed over to the group Saturday under its Organic Agriculture Program (OAP).The goats will be raised by the 88 farmer-cum tricycle driver-members of the association for meat production.The DA, according to Reintar, is promoting goat farming, especially in far-flung areas, as it only requires minimal initial investment since goats only eat tree leaves, grasses, weeds, and agricultural by-products.“This will also contribute to the growth of the goat industry in the region,” he added.During the distribution, DA-11 regional OAP coordinator Janice May Seraspe discussed with ...

Source: Pna