21/09/2026
|𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐄𝐖𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐫𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
A total of 26 participants from Northern Samar, composed of Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) and corn farmers, participated in the Regional Corn Congress cm San Isidro Corn Derby 2026, held on September 16–18, 2026, in San Isidro, Leyte.
The three-day activity provided a valuable venue for learning, knowledge exchange, and technology appreciation, covering key areas such as sustainable land management, native corn conservation, BSWM FertMap-based nutrient management, precision agriculture, yellow corn value chains, market opportunities, research and regulations, and innovations in corn production.
These technologies and practices were further demonstrated through the 450-hectare techno-demo farm, showcasing advancements in seed varieties, crop establishment, mechanization, nutrient management, and crop health management. The event also brought together farmers, LGU personnel, private sector representatives, and partner agencies from across Eastern Visayas, emphasizing the importance of farmer clustering, production consolidation, market linkages, and strong partnerships in advancing the corn industry.
For the Northern Samar delegation, the experience goes beyond participation. It is an opportunity to bring home practical technologies, innovative approaches, and strengthened partnerships that can be adapted to our local corn-growing communities. These learnings can help AEWs provide more responsive technical assistance while enabling farmers to adopt improved production practices, efficient nutrient management, appropriate mechanization, and stronger market connections.
The goal is not simply to learn from San Isidro, but to bring the learning back to Northern Samar, adapt what works to our local conditions, and translate knowledge into action toward better farm practices, stronger farmer organizations, improved productivity, and greater opportunities for our corn farmers.
Aligned with the Governor’s H2O Agenda, particularly its commitment to food security, let the learning continue not only in training venues, but in our fields, farms, and farming communities. Let us turn knowledge into action and work together to strengthen Northern Samar’s corn industry toward a more food-secure and resilient province.