MISAMIS ORIENTAL – Department of Agriculture (DA)-10 Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado and Misamis Oriental Provincial Veterinarian Dr. Benjamin Resma led the groundbreaking ceremony of the P2.5 million Liquid Nitrogen Generating Plant (LNP) building in Misamis Oriental, on Thursday, October 21.
“The LNP will boost the livestock industry of the province, benefiting livestock raisers in upgrading their stocks,” shared DA-10 Regional Director Red Collado.
According to Collado, Misamis Oriental is the first province in Northern Mindanao to receive the said intervention in support of the DA Livestock Program’s Genetic Improvement Program, which focuses on the Unified National Artificial Insemination program (UNAIP) as one of its major concerns.
Modernizing Agricultural Capabilities. DA-10 and PLGU MisOr break ground for the P2.5-M LN2 plant building. (DA-10)
“The establishment of the project is in response to the need of a constant availability of liquid nitrogen as one of the logistical components of successful AI programs.” shared DA-10 Livestock Program Coordinator Ma. Lourdes M. Sypiecco.
Sypiecco added that the UNAIP was conceptualized to provide better opportunities for livestock farming communities by enhancing productivity and competitiveness through institutionalized AI delivery systems.
“Common issues that arise from regular program monitoring and reviews are the availability of Liquid Nitrogen for proper storing and transporting of semen,” she added.
For PLGU MisOr’s part, Dr. Resma disclosed that the project will be a big help not only for the province but also for the whole of Region 10 especially on the genetic improvement of animals.
“Now, we will have our own liquid Nitrogen plant in the province. We hope it will be helpful to the farmers for the improvement of the livestock,” Resma said.(DA-10/PIA-10)
