#TurnoverCeremony | Nine Farmer Cooperatives Across Region 12 Receive 10-Wheeler Hauling Trucks from DA-12 Rice Program
In a significant effort to boost agricultural productivity and streamline farm-to-market transport, the Department of Agriculture Region 12—Rice Program turned over nine 10-wheeler hauling trucks to farmer cooperatives from various provinces in Region 12 in Tupi, South Cotabato, on October 30, 2024.
The trucks, valued at a total of PhP 44,865,000.00 or approximately PhP 4,985,000.00 per unit, are part of DA-12’s ongoing support for local agriculture. The initiative aligns with the department’s commitment in assisting farmers in scaling up their operations and improving their overall livelihood.
DA-12 Regional Executive Director Roberto T. Perales, who spearheaded the event, reiterated the department’s dedication to support the agricultural community.
“This intervention is a tool to assist you in your farming activities, so you must nurture and make the most of it,” RED Perales stated.
The newly distributed trucks are anticipated to reduce logistical challenges faced by the farmer cooperatives and foster greater access to markets, ensuring that farm produce reaches consumers more quickly and efficiently.
