UNITY IN AGRI, DEV'T SECTORS SOUGHT

Agriculture Secretary William Dar has emphasized the need for unity in the agriculture and rural development sectors to "ensure nutritious and affordable food for our people and (push for) increased incomes for farmers and fishers."

Dar said the agriculture sector has a role to play in the government’s economic recovery efforts to match the scale of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

He said the DA will vigorously pursue comprehensive, science-based, inclusive and innovative programs to build efficient and resilient food production and distribution systems to adequately feed the country’s growing population, now and in the future.

He made the pitch at the recent virtual launch of a World Bank report, titled “Transforming Philippine Agriculture: During COVID-19 and Beyond.”

“During the virtual event, the DA chief thanked the World Bank for its continued support to the Philippine agriculture sector, including the ongoing Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) that has become one of the best examples of successful multi-sectoral, multi-level partnerships.

The six-year, $280-million PRDP is administered by the DA and jointly funded by the World Bank, the national government, and participating local government units. 

It aims to establish an up-to-date, value-chain oriented and climate-resilient agriculture and fisheries enterprises, including road networks and infrastructure facilities.

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