00:00A big help to a farmer in Agusan Del Norte was their Hybrid Rice Farming.
00:07Many opportunities were opened to him by this type of farming.
00:12Nora Lanuza Molden is the PIA in Malitang, Pambansang.
00:18A new hope and opportunity was brought to a farmer in RTR Agusan Del Norte,
00:25Rene Palko, a 55-year-old hybrid rice farmer,
00:30was not only successful in farming,
00:33but he was also able to build a welding shop from his income.
00:36Because of the increase in income from his 4-hectare hybrid rice farm,
00:41Palko was able to save money and build a welding shop
00:44that makes products for farming.
00:46Because of this, he was able to increase his income and help his fellow farmers.
00:52At first, I was able to buy 50 hectares of rice.
00:57Now, I have a hybrid rice farm that can produce up to 4 hectares.
01:00As an active member of the Balang-Balang Farmers Association,
01:04he continues to receive support from the Department of Agriculture,
01:08such as rice, fertilizers, cash assistance, and technical assistance
01:14such as the proper planting of hybrid rice.
01:16According to D.A. Caraga Regional Executive Director Arlan Mangilin,
01:20the budget this year is estimated at P2.5 billion
01:25for the help of farmers,
01:27including free rice, fertilizers, and cash assistance.
01:31For Palko,
01:32with the hard work, perseverance, and help from the government,
01:35there is a bright future that is waiting for the farmers.
01:39From RTR Agusan Del Norte,
01:42Nora Lanuza Molde of the Philippine Information Agency Caraga
01:45for Balitang Pambansa.
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