Using modern agricultural technologies, a P1-million greenhouse project from the Department of Agriculture, Western Visayas (DA-WV) is set to boost crop diversification and support the livelihood of farmers of landlocked Libacao town in Aklan through the production of high-value vegetables.
The facility, which was granted by the DA under its High-Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP) to the Libacao Development Cooperative, is equipped with a drip fertigation system that delivers water and nutrients directly to the crops. This technology ensures efficient resource use and supports year-round production under protected cultivation.
Scheduled to operate in July 2025, the greenhouse will be planted with bell peppers, eyeing Boracay and other high-demand areas in the province as target markets.
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Acting mayor of Libacao town in Aklan John Randy Zapata recognized the project as a "timely intervention" that will uplift the economic condition of farmers and help strengthen the town's agriculture-based economy.
Likewise, the officials of Libacao Development Cooperative welcomed the initiative, viewing it as a step toward modernizing their operations, promoting sustainable vegetable production, and building a viable agri-enterprise that could benefit their members and the wider community.
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The greenhouse complements the cooperative's existing swine recovery project of the DA, reinforcing the town's progress toward integrated and sustainable agriculture.
Source: Philippine Information Agency
