To heighten interest and encourage investment in the production, processing, and research & development of indigenous crops of Cagayan Valley, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2, in partnership with Ideabridge Agri-Food Innovation, conducted a webinar entitled “Indigenous Crops Cultivation and Processing: Key to Food Security” via Zoom last 30 June 2021. Regional continue reading : DTI-Region 2 eyes trends for indigenous crops as key to food security
Officers and staff of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Region 2 met with Kapwa Agri to discuss the possible sourcing of pineapple fiber from farmer coops in Region 2. According to Patrick Doromal, founder of Kapwa Agri, one of their clients produces unique leather out of pineapple fiber. This product is being continue reading : DTI-Region 2, Kapwa Agri, to join forces in creating additional income stream for Cagayan Valley pineapple farmers
Members of Rural Improvement Club of Nueva Valencia, Guimaras attended a three- day Skills Training on Flour Making made from Root Crops on July 23 to 25, 2018. The activity engaged the 15 participants on flour making flour from sweet potato and cassava. During the first two days of the training, a lecture on the value continue reading : NC Nueva Valencia conducts basic skills training on flour made from root crops