INSIDER INFO | DEALER’S UPDATE Filholland received a loader for their inventory after signing on as one of FIT COREA’s dealers last month. Hanil is renowned for making high-quality loaders that are versatile and work with tractors from all other brands. Scooping, grading, dumping, and grappling can all be done using a Hanil loader. Popular features of the Hanil Loader include its External Hydraulic Coupler, Dual Mounting/Dismounting Device, Hydraulic Pipe, Special Hydraulic Cylinder, Leveler, and Separation Stand in addition to its adaptability and functionality.
Pick up and delivery of Asia Precise Direct Seeder to Agri component corp.The Korea riding-type seeder is one method of crop establishment that will increase the level of rice mechanization as well as increase labor productivity. It has the potential as a method of crop establishment in rice production as well as seed production due to savings in labor and reduced seed requirement per hectare.The Korea riding-type direct seeder could also be used during wet and dry seasons. During the wet season, seeds were not displaced/ scattered by rain.
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NESGMPC acquired its first batch of Korea agricultural machinery after being given the opportunity to partner with FIT COREA, the KAMICO local representative in the Philippines. Because they were aware that providing their members with cutting-edge equipment for their farms would be extremely beneficial, NESGMPC decided to trade in tractor implements. In Nueva Ecija, NESGMPC is well-known as a cooperative of seed growers that is continually growing.
Another shipment of agricultural machinery from Korea was dispatched to Julimon International Agri Trading Corporation in Iligan, Mindanao, one of FIT COREA’s reliable dealers. And just a month ago, Julimon International extended their agreement and relationship with FIT COREA as a dealer in the region of Mindanao. The demand for modern agricultural technology is rising as mechanization spreads across the country, but especially in Mindanao, and this has caused many dealers to extend their inventories of machinery in order to meet the demand.
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AFTER SALES SERVICE Cleaning and replacing the hydraulic pump was done for the Branson F36R in Silang, Cavite. Mechanic team also stated that the tractor’s operating status and working conditions should be addressed, as the fuel filter may need to be replaced during cold weather to allow for the proper rate of fuel flow. The engine air filter may need to be cleaned or replaced when operating in dusty conditions. The engine coolant radiator and hydraulic oil cooler may need to be cleaned during hot weather to keep the optimum operating temperature. The Branson Tractor is made entirely in Korea! It is a full-options tractor that can equip manual and hydraulic-driven implements. The engine emission is Tier 3, which is eco-friendly and causes less pollution while using this tractor compared to others. It is also turbo-charged for more power, especially while working in terrain for pulling or carrying something. It has a 12x12 FxR transmission.
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The Backhoe is one of the most popular tractor implement in the Philippines and definitely useful for farming. A week ago, a shipment of GMT Backhoes from Korea arrived in FIT COREA office and have been distributed to the dealers nationwide. The adaptability and maneuverability of backhoes are well known. They can traverse difficult terrain and are useful on numerous job sites. For jobs like excavating, loading, trenching, and backfilling, they are well suited. Also, they aren’t simply for building jobs. They can be employed in pavement, agricultural, landscaping, and other tasks. GMT Backhoe consists of power hydraulic system with a diesel engine installed or using a tractor. The digging bucket is present at the end of a twopart articulated arm.
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Zoom meeting with FilHolland group, our dealer in Region 6. Meet the sales team from all over the country via Zoom. Introduce all the product line that FIT Corea offers since they will start to market the machine.
Filholland Corporation is now one of the leading distributors in the agricultural industry, and a rising player in the construction business. Filholland is very well knowed for their tractors and some of implements but somehow wants to expand and reach more needs in the agriculture sectors that’s why they decided to have a partnership with Fit Corea, who is knowed for being the only authorized distributor of Korea Agrimachinery here in the Philippines. Filholland Corporation is the authorized distributor of New Holland Agriculture, CASE-IH Agriculture, and CASE Construction Equipment in the Philippines. Today, Filholland Corporation is one of the major key players in the industry, with nationwide operations and 4 branches in Taguig, Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, and their newly-opened Davao branch.
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The dealership agreement was briefly examined by Marilou Bautista, general manager of Fit Corea, and the NESGMPC on June 7, 2022 via a Zoom meeting. Here are some of the things they discussed: The M.O.Q. (minimum order quantity) for machinery dealership shall be forty-five (45) units and In order for to confirm for the next expansion, FIT Corea is requesting from NESGMPC the choice to become a dealer and the signing of a dealership contract by 2022 but if NESGMPC does not become a dealer of Korea machinery, FIT Corea will open their own branch in Nueva Ecija. Only KAMICO assorted machinery is sold through the dealership and Branson tractors are not included. The M.O.Q. for the Branson tractor dealership is at least fifteen (15) units. Before signing the contract, NESGMPC must give Fit Corea a Letter of Intent (LOI) within a specific amount of time. Once Fit Corea receives the LOI, the dealer’s price will be disclosed to NESGMPC, allowing them to decide which equipment will be included in the dealership (45 units). Another thing they have discussed is the Branson tractor dealership, to be a tractor dealership they must follow MOQ to have a dealer price however as sample units to encourage NESGMPC to have their dealership of Tractor, FIT Corea will negotiate Branson to give dealer’s price for the 2 units who gave their intention to purchase the tractor. Machine Orientation will be conducted at FIT Corea office or at NESGMPC provided there are machine ready on display at NESGMPC show room and lastly, After Sales service will be conducted once NESGMPC already have machine. After an hour of discussion and explanation, all of the terms and conditions were accepted.
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INSIDER INFO 5in1 RICE MILL AMTEC testing
Thursday, June 23, 2022, the FIT COREA team traveled to Laguna City to participate in the AMTEC testing of the 5 in 1 Rice milling and Polishing machine. Every agricultural machinery that will be sold on the market has undergone annual AMTEC testing. AMTEC or also known as Agricultural Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center is the premiere and reference testing center of agricultural and fishery machinery in the Philippines. AMTEC conducts laboratory and field tests to verify machine specifications, performance quality of manufacturers, and the suitability of the machines to local farming conditions. It iis the official testing and evaluation arm of the Department of Agriculture (DA). The 5in1 Rice Milling and Polishing machine of Fit Corea has been in the Philippines since 2006 and a pioneer in terms of rice mill machine. In order to provide consumers and users trust in the machine they will buy, Fit Corea consistently conducts AMTEC testing on Korean machinery each year.
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BAI INSPECTION Last Monday, June 13, 2022. As part of the project to prevent the spread of African swine fever in various areas of the Philippines, the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) performed an examination on all the HANSEO truck-mounted sprayer units. Hanseo Multi-purpose disinfectant sprayer is mainly used for the prevention and protection against diseases and viruses such as African swine fever (ASF), AI/Bird flu, Foot & Mouth diseases (FMD), etc. It is also used to sanitize garbage dump sites, city beautification, maintenance for flowers and plants, clean and sanitizing of wet markets in the city and barangays, spray crops and fruit-bearing trees, and many more.
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DELIVERY AND TESTING OF 5IN1 RICE MILL AND POLISHING MACHINE TO NESGMPC, DIRECTOR SATURNINO PASCUAL
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A sales representative from NESGMPC visited FIT COREA last week to get training and to become familiar with the advantages and technical details of Korea agricultural machinery. Since it was their first time selling agricultural machinery, Ms. She, the senior sales representative, inquired about the functions of each machine from Manager Marilou and requested advice on how to market the machinery effectively. The FIT COREA staff demonstrates and instructs them on how to use each machinery. Additionally, they performed a live demonstration of how to operate the GMT backhoe and Branson 5825R tractor. It takes time to properly understand each machine, but with a goal and schedule, it will be possible to sell them and connect to their client’s concerns.
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DEALER CONTRACT SIGNING Last June 28, 2022, a DEALERSHIP CONTRACT SIGNING for Region III took place in the NESGMPC office in Munoz, Nueva Ecija. Additionally, Nueva Ecija Seed Grower MultiPurpose Cooperative officially open its Korea agricultural machinery showroom in public located at Maligaya Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija. In 1992, NESGA became Nueva Ecija Seed Grower MultiPurpose Cooperative (NESGMPC) pursuant to Republic Act 6938 the Philippine Code of 1990. NESGMPC main function is to serve the inbred certified rice seeds requirement of Nueva Ecija and that of Region 3. Last April, NESGMPC organized The Farm Mechanization Roadshow 2022, to showcased variety of Korea farm machinery to their members. The event was attended by the DA-PHILMECH director Dionisio G. Alvindia, DA National Consultant Andrew B. Villacorta, DA- III Regional Rice Program Coordinator Lowell Rebillaco, President of Fit Corea Trading Phils Inc. (KAMICO representative) Philip Kim, and Chairman NESGMPC Ariel Dolores, who is among the noted representative of the private sector.
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OVERSEAS UPDATE KAMICO Director Si Min, Yi, SUNGBOO CEO Young Yoon, Jang, LEEHWA CEO Seok Jin, Lee, BULLS CEO Young Jo, Nam, KAMICO Chairman Shin Gil, Kim, HE Ambassador MTD Tess Dizon De Vega, DA-PHILMECH Director IV Dionisio Alvindia PhD, FIT COREA President Philip Kim, Agricultural attaché Philippine Embassy in South Korea Aleli Maghirang, Foreign Affairs Research Specialist II, Abigail Amestoso
Memorandum of Agreements for the Technical Cooperation Projects on Agricultural Machinery Development between the DA-Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization and Korea Agricultural Machinery Industry Cooperative (KAMICO) was signed on June 20, 2022 held at KAMICO Main Office in Cheonan City, South Korea. Supportive of the Department Agriculture’s goal towards modernization and mechanization of the Philippine agriculture sector, DA Philmech Executive Director Dionisio Alvindia signed three Technical Cooperation agreements with KAMICO.
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HE Ambassador MTD Tess Dizon de Vega graced the event, together with KAMICO Chairman ShinGil Kim and CEOs of Leehwa, Bulls and Sungboo. She wished for the continued success of KAMICO-DA Philmech agricultural machinery development cooperation, and for the benefits to accrue to our Filipino farmers by improving their farm productivity and reducing postharvest losses. The successful technology development under these cooperation will result to efficient and high performing machineries and equipment customized to serve our corn, mango and onion farmers; put in place a system for sharing technical expertise; and spur the gradual development of a technology transfer scheme for the benefit of the Philippine agri-manufacturing industry.
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Director of Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHILMECH) Doctor Dionisio G. Alvindia with Agricultural attaché Philippine Embassy in South Korea Aleli Maghirang, Fit Corea President Philip Kim and other representative of the Department of Agriculture visited the ASIA TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD
As Part of the collaborative Projects between the Philippines and Korea, the Director of Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHILMECH) Doctor Dionisio G. Alvindia with Agricultural attaché Philippine Embassy in South Korea Aleli Maghirang, Fit Corea President Philip Kim and other representative of the Department of Agriculture visited the BULLS CO. LTD.
As Part of the collaborative Projects between the Philippines and Korea, the Director of Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHILMECH) Doctor Dionisio G. Alvindia with Agricultural attaché Philippine Embassy in South Korea Aleli Maghirang, Fit Corea President Philip Kim and other representative of the Department of Agriculture visited the LEEHWA INDUSTRY CO.
As Part of the collaborative Projects between the Philippines and Korea, the Director of Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHILMECH) Doctor Dionisio G. Alvindia with Agricultural attaché Philippine Embassy in South Korea Aleli Maghirang, Fit Corea President Philip Kim and other representative of the Department of Agriculture visited the SUNGBOO IND. LTD
AGRI NEWS PH FARMERS GET P8B AID State-owned lenders Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) have facilitated the distribution of over P8.2 billion in aid for farmers, as part of the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Rice Farmers Financial Assistance Program under the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL). Under Republic Act 11203 or the RTL, rice import tariffs in excess of the P10 billion earmarked annually for the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) could be used to provide financial assistance to palay growers, among other possible options. From March 2019 to 2021, the BOC collected a total of P46.6 billion in rice import duties. “With RCEF, 950,000 farmers now enjoy access to 19,542 units of farm machinery equipment,” it added. The DA also said 220 farm schools have been established since the RCEF’s implementation, bringing the total to 470. The RTL was signed on February 14, 2019, to replace rice import quantitative restrictions with tariffs.
Author: DA Communications Group | 14 June 2022 Source: https://malaya.com.ph/news_business/farmers-get-p8b-aid/
OVER P8 BILLION DOLED OUT TO FARMERS FROM RICE TARIFF PROCEEDS — DOF MANILA, Philippines - The government has distributed more than P8 billion in cash transfers to about one million palay farmers through excess income from rice tariffs, according to the Department of Finance. The DOF yesterday said state-run Land Bank of the Philippines and Development Bank of the Philippines gave out P8.2 billion in direct and unconditional cash aid to rice farmers from 2019 to 2021. Rice farmers also received cash assistance worth P5,000 each in line with the Rice Farmers Financial Assistance of the Department of Agriculture. Under Republic Act 11203 or the Rice Tariffication Law, revenues collected from rice tariffs should pay for the yearly requirement of P10 billion for the Rice Enhancement Competitiveness Fund. The RCEF also invests P3 billion in the Philippine Rice Research Institute for the propagation of inbred seeds that rice farmers can use. The RCEF pours P1 billion in state-owned banks to finance a credit facility for palay farmers and their cooperatives, and another P1 billion in various agencies to develop mechanisms on modern farming techniques and rice crop production. For the year, the agency has increased its revenue total from rice imports by 19 percent to P7.35 billion as of May 13, from P6.2 billion a year ago.
Author: DA Communications Group | 14 June 2022 Source: https://www.philstar.com/business/2022/06/14/2188113/over-p8-billiondoled-out-farmers-rice-tariff-proceeds-dof
AGRI NEWS PH COCONUT INDUSTRY EO TO BENEFIT 3.5 MILLION FARMERS MANILA, Philippines - President Duterte’s issuance of an executive order on coconut farmers and industry development plan would benefit 3.5 million farmers, Sen. Cynthia Villar said. Villar over the weekend said the EO approving the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan is a “Welcome development” as it would result in the release of a P75-billion trust fund from coco levy assets to bankroll the development of the coconut industry. Republic Act 11524 or the Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act, authored by Villar, was signed into law on Feb. 26, 2021, and became effective on March 13, 2021. Under EO 172, Duterte approved the CFIDP, which was mandated to be prepared by the Philippine Coconut Authority under RA 11524, aimed at boosting the competitiveness of coconut farmers in the country. Villar said the EO aims to boost the competitiveness of local coconut farmers, noting how it would help alleviate the lives of the country’s coconut farmers from the 68 coconut-producing provinces. In signing the EO on June 2, the President acknowledged the significance of having a plan for the development of the coconut industry. Author: DA Communications Group | 13 June 2022 Source: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/06/13/2187930/coconut-industry-eo-benefit-35-million-farmers
“There is a need to approve the CFIDP to increase overall productivity and income of coconut farmers, alleviate poverty, and achieve the twin objectives of rehabilitating and modernizing the coconut industry to attain social equity,” read the EO. Villar said the coconut industry has a very high potential for growth through productivity enhancement, diversification and industry value-addition.
OVER 900 VILLAGES DECLARED ASF-FREE; VAX TRIALS ONGOING MANILA - Experts have been working around the clock to finish clinical trials on a vaccine to stop the spread of the African swine fever, even as around 932 barangays have already been declared ASF-free nationwide, the Department of Agriculture said Wednesday. In a virtual briefing, DA Secretary William Dar said the result of the second phase trial will be out by the end of June. “If this is the same result as in this Phase 1, we will recommend the massive vaccination of all the hogs that we have all over the country,” he said. The Department of Science and Technology is also looking into another locally-developed ASF vaccine, which may be released either by 2023 or 2024. At the Laging Handa Public briefing on Wednesday, DOST Undersecretary Rowena Guevara said the BioAssets Corp. is spearheading the ongoing research, intending to first develop ASF-testing kits, as well as establish mobile laboratories for speedy response in case of further outbreaks. “They will prioritize the test kits, these test kits, probably by end of the year or early next year, and then for the vaccine, they might spend two years for that, so maybe by the end of 2023, or 2024, we may probably see it,” she said in Filipino. Since the onset of ASF before the coronavirus disease pandemic, the DA has secured the implementation of repopulation programs.
Author: DA Communications Group | 10 June 2022 Source: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1176205?fbclid=IwAR17VC-xNBMkuCbUKP5vZWnniTevOhx1c1KSoFOmFeVFbGYT5znX7tFOtz8
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CELEBRATION President Philip Kim celebrated his birhday last June 4, 2022
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KOPIA training for riding type rice transplanter
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