CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela (PIA) -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) - Isabela and the City Government of Ilagan forged a partnership to boost corn silage and dairy production in the city.

The partnership endeavor was agreed during the recent visit of newly installed OIC DTI Isabela Provincial Director Ramil Garcia, who met with the local chief executive.

They visited the existing corn silage and dairy processing facility in the city and agreed to further enhance the program.
Garcia said the objective of DTI-Isabela’s visit to the city’s facilities was to identify technical interventions that could optimize efficiency and streamline operations in the said sectors once it is operational.

City of Ilagan Mayor Josemarie L. Diaz said the immense potential that Ilagan City holds in the corn silage and the dairy industries aims to reinvigorate the motivation and enthusiasm of both the DTI and local government.

“These established facilities represent a significant portion of the entire corn and dairy industries' value chain, strategically designed to minimize costs, reduce external dependency, and generate employment and income opportunities, particularly for local farmers,” Diaz said.

Ilagan City, being the Corn Capital of the Country, is poised to leave a lasting mark on the agricultural landscape, showcasing its expertise and

Meanwhile, Garcia vowed the unwavering support of his office in market linkage, capacity building, and product development when the corn silage and dairy production commenced.

He said the agency’s commitment aims to further enhance the market advantage of Ilagan’s corn silage and dairy products, strengthening the city's position as a hub for these agricultural industries.

The DTI and the City Government of Ilagan are set to conduct a benchmarking mission in Thailand for advanced corn silage production and dairy industry management aimed at providing a better view for its processors to leading industry players in Thailand and may be adopted or reciprocated in the city once formal partnership is in place. (MGE / PIA Isabela)