DA 9 strengthens mechanization in Tambulig Zambo Sur

PAGADIAN CITY (Feb. 22, 2019) - The Upper Tiparak Farmers Service Provider Association (UTFSPA) President Mr. Tilo Abanil expressed gratitude to the Department of Agriculture for the one unit farm Tractor with its complete accessories at Purok 5, Upper Tiparak, Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur, recently.

Mr. Abanil said that this farm tractor will be a great contribution in expanding their operation for enhancing their rice production, and reduce harvest losses. He urged his members and the farm facility operators to observe diligence and care in handling and operating the machinery.

“Farm mechanization is the best solution in agriculture now because we have less farmers in the field. Since food and agriculture are essential, the best we can do is to invest in mechanization. We are very grateful to DA for providing not only extension support and training but also the agricultural mechanization technologies to our farmers.” said Tambulig Municipal Mayor Protacio Aleman, during the turnover and blessing ceremony.

The ceremonial turnover of the four-wheel drive tractor (4WD) and its accessories costs Php880,000.00 funded under the DA - Rice Commodity Program. The 4WD tractor is engine - driven with a 30hp power rating. It has a field capacity of 2.5 hectares per day and a fuel consumption of 6 to 12 liters per hour. It has attached rotary tiller and a trailer and requires only one person to operate.   

Also present during the turnover ceremony were officers and members of the UTFSPA, officials of the Tambulig Local Government Unit (LGU) to show support and gather in thanksgiving. 

The DA Region 9 Director Dr. Dennis H. Palabrica were represented by Rice program staff Maximino de Jose and Arlyne P. Ordiz during the turned-over. (By JONG CADION with PR and photo from ICabeguin/DA9)