THE Department of Agriculture (DA) in Northern Mindanao is set to inaugurate next week P8.6 million worth of Solar-Powered Irrigation System which will irrigate lands in Green Valley, Central Mindanao University (CMU), Barangay Dologon, Maramag town, Bukidnon.
DA-Northern Mindanao director Carlene Collado said the project is designated to irrigate lands as wide as 100-150 hectares and could pump 1,000 gallons of water during hot days, boosting rice production in the area.
Collado said this is part of the government’s assistance to the National Irrigation Authority.
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