DOST-8 helps PRLEC Community in Naval, Biliran

In support of the Organic Vegetable production of the Cabungaan Farmer's Association, Naval, Biliran, a priority community under the Poverty Reduction, Livelihood and Employment Cluster (PRLEC) of the NTF-ELCAC, the DOST Biliran conducted on October 22, 2021, a technology demonstration on the operation and use of the shredder for organic fertilizer production. Three operators from the association were trained on how to run the machine. 

The CFA requested DOST-8 for the said equipment to enhance their capability to produce organic fertilizer from vermicast. Biomass farm wastes need to be shredded to enhance their decomposition. The equipment used was initially used as a demo unit pending the approval of the DOST-8 Regional Technical Evaluation Committee (RTEC) and the Regional Director, Engr Ernesto M Granada, for its donation. Once approved, the said machine will be given to the association as long as they need them. 

The association is also a recipient of earlier assistance by DOST-8 on the production of vegetables using hydroponics technology through technology training conducted in partnership with the Municipal Agriculture Office of Naval. Likewise, they were provided with a mini-greenhouse to protect the hydroponics set-up of the farmers.