June 26, 2024 - 5:02pm
QUEZON CITY - The Lagac-Sta. Maria Irrigators’ Association (IA), Inc. of Brgy. Sta. Maria, Flora, Apayao was awarded as one of the Most Outstanding IAs nationwide during the NIA’s 61st Anniversary culminating program held at the NIA Central Office on June 21, 2024.
The Apayao irrigators’ group received a plaque and P30,000.00 cash prize. The Oustanding IA Special... read more
June 26, 2024 - 4:58pm
LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET – Eight irrigators’ associations (IA) of Benguet represented by their presidents signed marketing agreement with the National Irrigation Administration-CAR represented by Regional Manager Benito Espique, Jr. at the NIA Farmers Training Center in Brgy. Wangal earlier today, June 24, 2024.
The NIA will be direct buyers of the IAs’ quality produce such as fruits, vegetable, root crops, and other commodities, which is a Kadiwa sa NIA initiative, but formalized through a marketing agreement with more IA participants.
These IAs are the Taloy Sur IA of Tuba, Kalabushabel Community IA of Tadiangan,... read more
May 28, 2024 - 4:42pm
LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET – The National Irrigation Administration-CAR will soon be implementing the third tranche of TUPAD towards better irrigation service with the Department of Labor and Employment or DOLE, and skills trainings with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority or TESDA for our Irrigators’ Associations in the Cordillera.
This developed after the signing of Memoranda of Agreement of NIA-CAR Regional Manager Benito Espique, Jr. with DOLE-... read more
May 28, 2024 - 2:16pm
LUNA, APAYAO - The National Irrigation Administration launched contract farming in the Province of Apayao at the EKB gymnasium, Brgy. San Isidro in this municipality, May 24, 2024.
In this contract farming, production cost is slashed through government support, which includes the distribution of seedlings, fertilizers, and mechanization. This would also enable the government to provide more affordable rice to consumers.
Rice Contract Farming has been considered as one of the potential systems for providing a way for small-scale farmers in the market economy under the context of market liberalization, globalization, and agribusiness.
According to NIA Apayao Acting... read more
May 27, 2024 - 4:59pm
PASIL, KALINGA - The National Irrigation Administration’s top official, Administrator Eddie Guillen, was the guest of honor and speaker during the opening of this town’s Founding Anniversary and Salip Festival on May 23, 2024.
The Administrator was represented by NIA-CAR Regional Manager, Engr. Benito Espique, Jr. “Salip” is the local term and version for Kalinga’s native dance.
Anchoring on the theme “Soaring High towards good governance and global competitiveness”, the Administrator said that the famous Pasil Slow Food Community is an example of this global competitiveness, joining other global slow food networks, and recognized... read more
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