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

Philippines

Published Sep 5, 2021

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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.

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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 Production and Research Claro Mingala. Ten booths were set up, eight of which were manned by DA-PCC-assisted cooperatives in this province – the Eastern Primary Multipurpose Cooperative (EPMPC), Simula ng Panibagong Bukas MPC, and Brotherskeeper MPC, all in San Jose City; Catalanacan MPC, ...

Source: Pna