Info drive sways more farmers to plant soybean in SurSur
More farmers were convinced to engage in soybean farming following the information caravan on Soybean Production and Processing conducted by the Department of Agriculture (DA) – Caraga recently. The info caravan covered the towns of Barobo, Tagbina, Cantilan, and the City of Bislig in Surigao del Sur, of which DA-Caraga has identified the three towns and one city as potential
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expansion areas for soybean. Among the topics discussed during the caravan were the production and processing of soybean, health benefits of soybean, market opportunities, and the department’s programs and interventions for soybean. Barobo Municipal Agriculturist Johnny V. Ramos said he appreciated the activity
since it provided a venue for the farmers to learn more about the crop and its various potentials. He also assured the participants that the Municipal Agriculture Office fully supports all undertakings for the development of the soybean industry in the region. On the other hand, Antonio Gabule of Brgy. Osmeña, Tagbina, Surigao del Sur said he is thankful for the info caravan Caraga INFOCUS