LAGAWE, Ifugao (PIA)-- The Department of Agriculture (DA) through the Food Terminal Incorporated (FTI) and Governor Jerry Dalipog recently conducted a dialogue with agriculture stakeholders to gather essential data for feasibility studies for the proposed cold storage and trading facility in the province to enhance agricultural infrastructure and foster food security.
The FTI team led by Vice President for Operations Emmanuel Bagui said that the construction of the cold storage facility aligns with their mandate to provide accessible and modern infrastructure for agricultural producers to connect with consumers, and ensure price stability.
Provincial Agriculturist Domingo Mariano and High-Value Crops coordinator Benjamin Lunag Jr. presented the Ifugao provincial government’s request for the establishment of a cold storage facility in the province in a meeting with DA officials at the Benguet Agri-Pinoy Trading Center last January.
“We will definitely create a good agreement para mapadali yung negosyo, mapromote rin yung produce niyo, at the same time, mastabilize ung pricing ng lahat ng mga product na nanggagaling dito,” said Bagui.
By addressing critical infrastructure gaps and promoting efficient marketing channels, it sets the stage for sustainable agricultural development and contributes to the realization of long-term food security goals, according to the FTI
The proposed cold storage would be located at Cadel, Poblacion South in Lagawe, Ifugao.
Dalipog also shared ongoing efforts to support local farmers, and address the issue of vegetable and farm produce wastage.
The trading post is ongoing construction at Cadel, Poblacion South, which is expected to be completed within the year.
He also mentioned the province's intention to establish a federation for farmers, fostering unity among them and enabling better coordination to meet demand, especially when partnering with big companies.
Meanwhile, stakeholders had the opportunity to express and raise their issues and concerns regarding agriculture. Bagui assured that these matters will be duly conveyed to the right offices. (JDP/FBR- PIA CAR, Ifugao)
LAGAWE, Ifugao (PIA)-- The Department of Agriculture (DA) through the Food Terminal Incorporated (FTI) and Governor Jerry Dalipog recently conducted a consultation meeting and dialogue with agriculture stakeholders held at the Gazebo, Lagawe, Ifugao.
Said meeting aims to explore the feasibility of establishing cold storage and food processing facilities for farm produce in the province.
This initiative is in response to a request and proposal of the provincial local government unit, represented by Provincial Agriculturist Dr. Domingo Mariano and High-Value Crops Coordinator Benjamin Lunag Jr., during a prior meeting with the DA at the Benguet Agri-Pinoy Trading Center on January 26, 2024.
The proposed cold storage facility is slated for construction at Cadel, Poblacion South in Lagawe, Ifugao.
The FTI team, led by Vice President for Operations Emmanuel Bagui, emphasized that the construction of the cold storage facility aligns with their mandate to provide accessible and modern infrastructure for agricultural producers to connect with consumers and ensure price stability.
“We will definitely create a good agreement para mapadali yung negosyo, mapromote rin yung produce niyo, at the same time mastabilize ung pricing ng lahat ng mga product na nanggagaling dito,” said Bagui.
FTI plans to set up cold storage facilities nationwide as part of its broader strategy.
