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Farmers’ Forum and Distribution of DA Projects in South Cotabato

Author: DA Communications Group | 6 September 2019

Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William awarded P461-M worth of agri projects and interventions to different farmers’ groups on September 5, 2019 during the “Farmers’ Forum cum Mass Distribution of Projects” in Tupi, South Cotabato. The projects included farm machines and production inputs for rice, corn, high-value crops, livestock, and livelihood assistance. (Photos by Rita dela Cruz)

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