 | BPI vows to support Pampanga’s sampaguita industry |
|
balita.ph; July 16, 2012 9:52 pm LUBAO, Pampanga, July 16 — The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) has vowed to provide technical assistance to ensure the growth of the sampaguita industry here. Supervising Agriculturist Rea Inocencio of BPI-Manila said they are willing to send their agriculturists to conduct added trainings that would enhance the skills and knowledge of sampaguita growers in this town. “Pampanga is one of the most supportive provinces when it comes to its agriculture. If needed, we will gladly send Noli Garcia, BPI-Manila’s Agriculturist II to conduct other trainings,” Inocencio said. This transpired as the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) led by Crispin Guintu, in coordination with the Municipal Agriculturist Office, has recently conducted technical training for sampaguita growers in this town. The move was in line with the provincial government’s ongoing sampaguita livelihood project launched this year. The BPI agriculturists educated the sampaguita growers on plant disease management as well as utilization of modern farming techniques and equipment to further improve their production. Pineda advised the attendees to apply the knowledge they have learned in the training and to impart to fellow sampaguita growers in their respective villages. The governor also directed the creation of a cooperative for sampaguita growers and sellers through the Provincial Cooperative and Entrepreneurial Development Office headed by Mamerto Gatus. “With this, we could properly address the needs of sampaguita growers and sellers. Also, any assistance from the provincial government will be facilitated through your cooperative,” she said. Town mayor Mylyn Pineda-Cayabyab also vowed the local government’s support for the town’s sampaguita growers and sellers. [(PNA) FPV/zst/JM/ps/mec] |
