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Sec. MannyPiñol: During the meeting presided by Sec. Evasco, I manifested that the NFA should now be allowed to start the procurement process since the harvest season for the First Quarter is almost over and that it would take 45 days before the stocks would arrive.

The Council voted in favor of my motion and directed Administrator Aquino to work on the importation right away.

Grateful for free irrigation, Caraga farmers donate 200 sacks of rice BUTUAN CITY—Thankful for President Rodrigo Duterte’s free irrigation policy, the biggest federation of irrigators in the region has donated 200 sacks of rice to the government.Members of the Caraga Irrigators Association Federation, Inc. (CIAFI) donated the sacks of rice to the...

"Increasing productivity is the key word to survival and this can be achieved through technology, irrigation, better farming inputs and fertilization, mechanization and access to financing, Piñol said."

Here's a technotip from ATI!

You probably know how important it is to brush your teeth, but did you know that there are many vegetables that also help in cleaning your teeth and gums? One of these is celery or locally known as "kintsay."

Due to its texture and high water content, celery acts a lot like a toothbrush when chewed. It also contains Vitamins A and C, both of which are antioxidants that boost gum health.

By eating celery, you now have more reasons to smile! :)

Visit e-extension.gov.ph/elearning for more information about growing vegetables.

Luz Taposok Luz Taposok Alfredo S. Aton MannyPiñol Manny Piñol Department of Agriculture Agriculture Magazine MANILA BULLETIN ATIng Gulayan ng DA Ating Alamin (Official) Department of Health (Philippines)