Farthest region 11 town to venture in organic goat production

The DA-11 turns over six heads of upgraded native goats to the BATODA in Sarangani.

(Photo courtesy DA-11)

By Che Palicte

DAVAO CITY – To improve the livelihood of farmers in Davao Region’s farthest municipality, the Department of Agriculture regional office (DA-11) turned over six heads of native goats to the Balut Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (BATODA) in Sarangani, Davao Occidental province.

In a statement Monday, Ray

Reintar, DA-11 Agricultural Program Coordinating Officer for Davao Occidental, said the goats were handed over to the group Saturday under its Organic Agriculture Program (OAP).

The goats will be raised by the 88 farmer-cum tricycle driver-members of the association for meat production.

The DA, according to Reintar, is promoting goat farming, especially in far-flung areas, as it only requires minimal initial investment since goats only eat tree leaves, grasses, weeds, and agricultural by-products.

“This will also contribute to the growth of the goat industry in the region,” he added.

During the distribution, DA-11 regional OAP coordinator Janice May Seraspe discussed with the