Philippines: DA rolls out 'Kadiwa' food market in Nueva Ecija

Published 2021년 9월 4일

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The Department of Agriculture (DA) of the Philippines has launched the Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita farmers’ exhibit at the DA-Philippine Carabao Center in Nueva Ecija, providing local residents with easy access to fresh, affordable, and quality agro-fishery products. This initiative, part of the Kadiwa program aimed at enhancing farmers' and fisherfolk's income, allows direct sales from farmers to consumers. Agriculture Secretary William Dar and other officials opened the exhibit, featuring ten booths operated by local cooperatives, and sold a variety of products including carabao milk, meat, and native delicacies. The stalls are open every Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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SCIENCE CITY OF MUÑOZ, Nueva Ecija – Novo Ecijanos can now easily buy fresh, affordable, and quality agro-fishery products through the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita farmers’ exhibit that opened at the DA - Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) grounds here on Friday. The Kadiwa (Katuwang sa Diwa at Gawa) ni Ani at Kita program was put up in support of the department’s twin objectives of “masaganang ani (bountiful harvest)” and “mataas na kita (higher income)” for farmers and fisherfolk. Launched in September 2019, the program serves as a direct marketing link between farmers and fisherfolk and consumers.Agriculture Secretary William Dar led the opening of the Kadiwa stores, with Assistant Secretary for Strategic Communications Noel Reyes, Assistant Secretary-designate for Regulations Liza Battad, DA-PCC’s officer in charge Executive Director Ronnie Domingo, Deputy Executive Director for Administration and Finance Caro Salces, and Deputy Executive Director for ...

Source: Pna